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AND LAWN FORMATION AND CARE 



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Copyright inns. 190:1. lillO. 1911. 1912. by Peikr Henderson &- Co.. N.V. 



fltCO., NEW YORK- 








LAWNS I Their Formation and Care . 



CIIERE is nothing; more cha/ming than a wcll-designcl 
house surrounded by artistically treated ground:'.; and of 
the essential features of home grounds none is so important 
as a beautiful lawn — the rich, velvety turf of the smooth, wcU- 
kept lawn, varying in tones of green with the play of sunlight 
and cloud shadows, being the heart and life of all. 

" The Tropics may have their delights, but they have not the turf, and the 
world without turf is a dreary desert. The Teutonic races all love turf; they 
emigrate in the line of its growth." — Charles Dudley Warner. 

A lawn may be formed either by laying turf or by sowing seed. 
The gain in time by sodding i.s mostly in anticipation, an ad- 
vantage so slight as to scarcely be worthy of consideration, 
while the results obtained by both methods are not to lie com- 
jiarcil. Sods, no matter how carefully cut and closely laid, 
often se])arate, leaving crevices about which the grass dies out 
in drv weather; then the grasses that compotio 5 pasture or 
roadsi<le sod (generally the kind used for " soddirJg'" lawns) are 
not at all the best .sorts for forming a perfect la%vn; besides the 
smooth, elegant surface, such a desirable feature of a lawn, 
cannot be sectired by sodding. 

A jjcrtect and enduring lawn, one of lu.Kuriant richner.s with 
clor.cly interwoven, firm, deep and clastic turf, is only createil 
by sowing a comjjosition of the various kinds of grass seeds 
suited to the conditions and the climate. Several varieties are 
needed, that the lawn may be verdure-clad during all seasons 
and the seeds must be sown lil:iera!ly (at the rate of from four 
to si.x bushels per acre), not only that a lawn may be produced 
quickly, but becaur.e the kinds of grasses suitable for perfect 
lawns are fine-lcaved and should take entire possession of the 
ground promjjtly, thus checking the development of weeds, the 
seeds of which are in all soils. The eoar.;e pasture and hum- 
mock-forniing grasses will not produce a fine lawn. Good, rich, 
deeply worked soil, either of a friable texture or else under 
drained, is as necessary for the prodttction of a perfect lawn as 
for garden crops, although most grasses, being accommodating 
plants, if they do not get the requisites for best results, will do 
their best with what is supplied them. Early and frequent 
mowing and rolling, as well as the liberal application of water 
through a lawn sprinkler during dry seasons, i.; one of the secrets 
of maintaining beautiful grcca turf from snow to snow. 



GRADING ^^'^ ""'' infrequently see, after a dwelling costing 
five, ten, twenty or thirty thousand dollars is 
erected, that the grounds surrounding it are left to the tender 
mercy of some ignorant pretender to grade and put in shape. 
The educated, intclli.'^cnt architect's duties in many cases end 
with the completion of the building, and the " garden architect " 
is installed to grade for the lawn; and a comnion consequence 
is that the beauty of the place may be forever marred, for this 
matter really in many cases requires as much intelligence and 
good judgment as the construction of the dwelling itself. One 
of the first conditions for a perfect lawn is that the land be 
perfectly drained, either naturally or artificially; if the sub- 
soil is sand or gravel, so that water can quickly pass throu.gh 
it, then there will be no need for artificial drains, but if there is 
a stratum of adhesive clay for a subr.oil, then drains are indis- 
pensable every fifteen or twenty feet. As the formation of 
the lawn is tlie foundation of all subsequent operations, it is 
imperative that it be carefully done; for if badly done at first 
it cannot be changed or altered, unless to the great detriment 
of tree.; or shrubs that have been planted or flower beds or walks 
that have been laid out. 

The first thing to be done is to get the ground shaped to the 
de;;.ircd grade, taking care in grading that when hills or rocks 
are removed, sufficient subsoil is al.so removed to be replaced 
with toiJ soil, so that at least five inches of good soil will overlay 
the whole in all places; and where trees are to be planted there 
should be twice that depth of good soil. When the grading 
i.; finijhe 1. if the nature of the ground requires it, drains should 
be laid wherever necessary; then the whole should be thor- 
oughly plowed, a subsoil following in the wake of the com- 
mon ]j1ow, until it is completely pulverized. A heavy harrow 
should then be applied until the surface is thoroughly fined 
down; all stones, roots, etc., should be removed, so that a, 
smooth surface may be obtained. We have used, with grea.-^ 
cTe^t and saving of labor, the " Disc Smoothing Harrow.'" 
w'.ii^h fines and levels the land equal to a steel rake; and w'" 
ever large areas are in jirepjiration for lawns or m fact f" 
fiAd culture requiring a fine smooth surface, this imple^ 
be found to be of great value. 



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SEEDING. 



When the seed is sown a light harrow should be 
again applied, so as to sink the seed one inch or so 
in the soil, and after that a thorough rolling given, so that the 
surface is made as smooth and firm as possible. In the latitude 
of Xew York the seed may be sown any time from April to Oc- 
tober. If the preparation has been good and the weather is not 
very dry and unfavorable, a good lawn will be in evidence in 
. 8 or 10 weeks' time. Under very congenial conditions, new 
lawns are frecjuently ready for mowing in 6 weeks from sowing. 
If sown in the hot months of June and July, a sprinkling of oats 
should be sown at the same time, so that the shade given by the 
oats will protect the young grass from the sun. Lawns are very 
often sown during the early Fall months (September being the 
best) with excellent results. On lime soils Kentucky Blue Grass 
is sometimes used alone, but for a firm, caq)et-like lawn the 
" Hender-son " Lawn Mixture is preferable, as it contains some 
grasses which give cjuiek results, and form a good turf the same 
year as sown, while a satisfactory turf cannot be established 
by using Kentucky Blue Grass alone under two or three years. 
For small plots, of course, digging, trenching and raking must 
be done instead of plowing, stibsoiling and harrowing, and the 
surface after sowing should be patted down with the back of a 
spade or rolled with a roller. 

QUANTITY OF SEED REQUIRED, ^^tjfer ^"quantity ^o'f 
seed required to form a perfect lawn, wemay state that one quart 
of Lawn Grass Mixture is sufficient to thoroughly .sow an area 
20 feet by 15 feet — 300 square feet — or to cover an acre five bush- 
els will be required. It should be borne in mind that, in order to 
produce the best results, grass seed for lawns should be sown at 
least twice as thick as if sown for hay. In fact, if very rapid re.sults 
are wanted, a lawn will be much quicker obtained by using one- 
third more seed per acre — in a lawn of about an acre in extent, 
which we made, six bushels of the "Henderson" Mixture were 
sown on the 25th of April, harrowed well in, then rolled firmly 
with a heavy iron roller — the result was that by July 1st, or about 
sixty days from the date of sowing, a perfect lawn was obtained, 
having had to be twice mowed over by :nachine previous to that 
date. 

On sloping banks it is often 
necessary to use sod, as the 
rains wash the soil off before the grass seed has time to germi- 
nate. It is sometimes even necessarj', in sodding very steep 
banks, to use pins eight or ten inches in length to pin the sods 
in place, to prevent them from being washed down by excessive 
rains before the grass roots have had time to fasten in the soil. 
In small yards sodding is often done so as ti.) get immediate re- 
sults; but in all such cases great care should be taken to see 
that the sods used are of the proper, quality otherwise it is much 
better to wait a few weeks for the lawn seed to produce the 
lawn. The " Terrace Sod " mixture which we offer is composed 
' 'f deep-rooting grasses, which, if once established, will hold the 
soil and prevent washing, and we advise liberal fertilizing and 
seeding so that the grasses may be quickly established. 
QfTAnV T AWWQ When a lawn is much shaded, either in 
SilAUI l^AWiia. .jvhole or in part, the shaded portions 
should be sown with the " Shady Nook " Lawn Grass Mixture, 
which is a combination of fine dwarf-growing evergreen varie- 
ties, which in their wild or natural state are to be found growing 
in the woods or other sheltered or shady spots. Under or in the 
immediate neighborhood of large trees fertilizers should be ap- 
plied lihierally and frequently, for the trees absorb the fertilizer 
and impoverish the ground. Ground much shaded is very fre- 
quently sour, and if the drainage is defective it is apt to be 
covered with moss. In such cases an application of lime raked 
into the soil is an excellent corrector and sweetener, but the 
moss should be first removed by means of a sharp rake. 
■PPPTTT TyyjP The qiiestion of fertilizers for the lawn is an 
rt.Kl.i.Lll.U'iKj. important one. If the soil is naturally a deep, 
rich loam, it is not indispensable that manure at all be used the 
first season of sowing, although in every case it would be an 
advantage, and is really essential if the soil is poor or light. 
Perhaps the best way to apply wcU-rottcd stable manure is to 
spread it thick enough to cover the ground after plowing or dig- 
ging, and then harrow or rake it in ; though a little more costly, 
the best plan to insure permanency for the lawn is to use from 
1,500 to 2,000 lbs. per acre of coarse ground bone (or better still, 
about half the above quantity of bone and the other half of 
Henderson's Lawn Enricher), or in that proportion over lesser. 



TERRACES AND SLOPES. 



areas, the bone decomposes slowly, giving lasting enrichment; 
while the Lawn Enricher gives immediate results, the combi- 
nation of these two fertilizers is lasting in efiiect, insuring a 
" velvet lawn," under ordinary circumstances, for four or six 
years without further application of mantire. 

When the land has not been fertilized before sowing, it is nec- 
essary to use some top-dressing of manure each season to keep 
up the fertility of the lawn, and nothing is better for this pur- 
pose than to spread over it late in the fall (Xovember or Decem- 
ber) wdl-rottcd short stable manure enough to partially cover 
the surface. On no account should fresh stable manure be used, 
or the lawn will be very apt to be ruined by the introduction of 
weed seeds. This should be allowed to remain on until such 
time as the grass shows signs of starting in the Spring, when 
t'.ie rough portion should be raked off and a heavy roller applied, 
so that the surface of the lawn be rendered smooth and firm for 
the mower. If the toji-dressing of well-rotted stable manure has 
been omitted in the Fall, fine bone dust mixed with finely sifted 
wood ashes, in equal parts, may be sown on the lawn about as 
thick as sand is usually strewn on the floor, and rolled down, and 
we advise that the lawn be rolled several times during the Spring. 
STTMTir ATTNP Where very quick results are required, or m 
olliVi Ui^Aili'lvi. case a lawn is becoming bare or patchy in 
spots, caused by wear and tear or otherwise, the grasses may be 
forced into a quick growth by applying nitrate of soda at the rate 
of 200 lbs. per acre. If put on in the dry state it should be ap- 
plied just before a shower, otherwise it is apt to burn the grasses; 
but the safer plan is to dissolve one pound of the nitrate in 
thirty to forty gallons of water and sprinkle with the solution. 
l\/rr»'VX7'Tl\rP should be begun in Spring as soon as the grass is 
MUWllNLr ^^y(j ijj. three inches high, and continue every seven 
cjr eight days until the cessation of growth in Fall. If the 
lawn is gone over with the mower once a week, the clippings 
are best left on, as the sun quickly shrivels them up, so that 
they never appear unsightly; but if mowing is delayed two or 
three weeks, then the grass must be raked off. 

It sometimes happens that the soil contains seeds of perennial 
weeds; and such seeds are rarely found in the grass seed, such 
as dandelion, dock or thistles, which seriously interfere with the 
beauty of the lawn. When this occurs, there is no other remedy 
than the slow process of cutting them out with the knife or spud. 
Crab grass, known also as five-finger grass and summer grass, 
is one of the commonest pests to contend with, and is especially 
troublesome in dry seasons. It is, however, only an annual 
coming up froni seed each year. A mowing machine will not 
cut off all the seed stems, for some grow along the ground and 
bend before the mowing machine, and the best plan is to loosen 
it up with a rake and use the scythe a few times, cutting both 
ways so as to get all of the seeding stems. Lawn grass seed 
should be sown thickly on these spots and the lawn heavily 
fertilized in Spring. The crab grass .seed does not usually germi- 
nate tmtil warm weather, and if there is a good healthy turf 
at that time the seed is less likely to germinate. We therefore 
advise, so as to induce a good healthy growth, that when cutting 
the grass during May, the lawn mower be set high so that the 
grass will not be cut too sort. 

The benefit derived from using a roller on the 



ROLLING. 



lawn, especially in the Spring, is not fully under- 



stood. The action of freezing and thawing causes the ground to 
heave, and if it is not firmly pressed back with a roller before hot 
weather, the grass is apt to be killed or injured, leaving the lawn 
full of bare spots. For use on the lawn always take a "tivo or three 
section " roller, as they can be turned without injuring the grass. 
A o,;0-lb. roller is about as heavy as one man can pull, though a 
400-lb. will be better if you have two persons to operate it. 
TJ'CWO'UATTWP "^^ renovate lawns that have become worn 

Kr/INUV Ailrlvj. ^yj- ),y neglect or other causes, and where 
it is not convenient or desirable ro renew by plowing up, they 
may be greatly benefited by ninning a light harrow over, if the 
surface is large, or by a. sharp steel rake for smaller areas. After 
stirring the surface by such means judiciously, so as not to hurt 
too severely the roots, lawn grass should be sown over the 
surface, harrowing or raking in about half the quantity advi.sed 
for new lawns. After sowing, the surface should be harrowed or 
raked over, and finnly rolled or beaten down, but if spurious 
grass or other weeds have gpt possession of the lawn, then this 
way of renovation would not be satisfactory, and it had better be 
plowed under and sown fresh in the manner already given for 
the formation of the lawn. 



PETER HENDERSON & CO. have made the formation of perfect and permanent Lawns a study for years, and the most beautiful 
T,awns in America were formed by following our advice, which we give free on receipt of details and conditions. 



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The "Henderson " Lawn Grass Seed. 

IT IS USED AND PRAISED BY THOUSANDS FROM MAINE TO CALIFORNIA. 
Gold Medals and Golden Opinions Attest its Superiority both for Forming New Lawns and Renewing Old Lawns. 

FOUR WEEKS FROM SOWING READY FOR MOWING. 

=^^^=^=^=^=^^^=^^==^ it Produces a Perfect and Permanent Sward of Luxuriant Richness ■ 



THERE is nothing more attractive than a wc-U-di-signcil house snrriiumJed Ijy ailistically treated grounds; and of the essential 
features of home grounds none is so important as a beautiful lawn — the rieh, green, velvety turf being the heart and life of all. 
.■\ lawn may be formed by laying turf or by sowing seed. The gain in time by sodding is so slight as to scarcely be worthy 
of eonsideration, while the results obtained by i.oth methods are not to be compared. Sods in dry weather leave crevices about 
wh'.eh the (irass dies out; then the Grasses that n.inpose a pasture or roadside sod (generally the kind used for "sodding" la\.'ns) 
are not at all the best sorts for forming a perfect lawn, and will not give a smooth, elegant surface. 
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' Henderson " Lawn Grass Seed produces a perfect and enduring lawn 
of lu.vuriant richness, ^yith closely interwoven, firm, deep and elastic turf, and 
it is often read>' for cutting in four weeks from time of sowing. This celebrated 
Lawn Grass is composed of a thoroughly balanced combination of various native 
and foreign fine-leaved, decp-rnoting Grasses of interweaving habit, that flourish 
under our varied conditions, soils and climates, gi-owing during different seasons 
of the year, so that a deep green, smooth, and velvety sward, free from clumps, 
is maintained from snow to snow, year after year, and without burning brown 
in summe'. its constant luxuriance rivaling the famous lawns of Old Englantl. 
The Beautiful Lawns at the Pan-j^merican Exposition. Buffalo, also at the 
World's Fair in Chicago, the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland. Oregon, 
and the Jamestown Exposition, Norfolk. Va., were produced in less than six 
weeks' time with The " Henpekson " L.wvN Grass Seed, which was awarded 
the highest medal at these Expositions; but what we prize more than gold medals 
are the hundreds of letters of praise we have on file from the users of The 
" Henderson " Lawn Ckass Seed in almost every State in the Union. I See 
pages 4 and ■">). 



Regardinr Kentucky Blue Grass, so widely advertised as an ideal lawn Grass, 
it has merits and demerits. Where Blue Grass thrives it eventually makes a 
good lawn, but it is slow to thicken up, requiring not less than two years to 
form a good sward, and does not hold its color in hot weather; it will not thrive 
on acid soils, and a large proportion of the soils in our lower altitudes, es- 
pecially in the Coast States, are inclined to acidity. Kentucky Blue Grass is 
used for lawns on limestone soils, but the results of this or any one Grass in no 
way conpare with the beauty and fine velvety texture of lawns made with an 
intelligently blenderl mixture of Grasses of neat, close, interweaving growth, 
such as compose the " Henderson " Lawn Grass mixture; and besides, the 
l.ilter will make a thick, close turf in a few weeks' time. 

The " Henderson " Lawn Grass Seed is, relatively speaking, the cheapest 
seed offered, because, while other lawn Grass mixtures on the market will not 
average over 1-1 lbs. to the bushel, this, being freed from chaff, weighs 20 lbs. 
per measured bushel. It is also the PrREST, Clea.nest and He.wiest lawn 
Grass seed ever offered and it is absolutely free from weed seeds. 



We have made the formation and renovation of lawns a study for years, and thousands of the finest lawns and grass plots in America were 
obtained by using the " HENDERSON " LAWN GRASS SEED and following our instructions. 



B®^ The Henderson Lawn Grass Seed is DELIVERED FREE in the U. S.- 

For Prices See tKe Opposite Page. 



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FOUR WEEKS 
FROM SOWING 

IT IS READY 

FOR MOWING 

PRODUCING 

PERMANENTLY 
LUXURIANT 

LAWNS 

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GRASS PLOTS 



GOLD MEDALS 

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GOLDEN OPINIONS 

ATTEST ITS 

SUPERIORITY 

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FORMING 

NEW LAWNS 

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old lawns 







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OUR HIGH SCHOOL LAWN 
THE TALK OF THE TOWN. 

■■ IVe order fd your ' Henderson ' 
Lawn Grass Seed last year for the 
High Si'hool Laiini' — and this lawn 
was the talk of the town all last snm- 
l" j^ \ nicr. Five weeks from sowing we 
^^'^^1^ \ mowed it for the first time. I am 
ordering .'i§ husheh now for our 
East Ward School Lawn." 

C. U\ TAYLOR. 
(Siipt. Cilv Schools). 
M'i-Cook. Neb 



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A' PERFECT STAND 

IN THREE WEEKS. 

" The ' Henderson ' Lawn Gra'i 
Seed from you made a perfect stand 
itt 3 weeks from seeding and is the 
■wonder of the neighbors." 

JAMES W. BODLEY. 

Staunton. Va.. 



ADMIRED BT ALL WHO SEE IT. 

We have a beautiful lawn from sowing your 
Henderson ' Lawn Gra.\s Seed: it is greatly ad- 
mired by all who see it. and is quiteau adver- 
tisement for you. for sei'eral are ^ontg to 
order seed.^' 

Miss M. M. BEADEX. 

Unionlown, Ky. 



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The best lawi 
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.''oldiers Home were pr' 
dured with your ' Hender- 
son ' Lawn Grass Seed." 
PAUL P. MAILLARD. 
{Chief Gardener) , 
Nat'l Soldier"- Home. Maine. 



FRAISED 

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A BEAUTIFUL THICK TURF 
IN THREE WEEKS. 

" / am pleared to stale that within three 
weeks from the time of sowing your ' Hen- 
derson ' Lawn Grass Seed, my lawn 
presents a beautiful thick turf in tnarked 
contrast to the Blue Grass sown by my 
neiiihhor. As slated in your Catalogue, 
lilut' Grass will not groiv in our ai id soil 
near the coast; but your Lawn Grass Seed 
seems just the thing." 

Mr. JOHN C. NORTH, 

Los .\ngeles. Cal. 



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ALL THE MEMBERS OF OUR LODGE PRAISE IT. 

' Besl Lawn Seed 1 ever sou-eii; have the finest taunt un the street, not barring that 



in our great city park, whifh fates our Club House 
praise it." 



.All the members of oitr lodge 
G. T. R\\\.\. 
(.SleicarJ Elk Llnh). FUlsbnrg. Pa. 



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A MIRACLE IN LAWN-MAKING. 

" A miracle in lawn-tnaking. The seed you sent me produced a lawn in less than 
six weeks that is the admiration and wonder of all. To the oft repeated question ' How 
did you do it ' The ' Henderson ' Lawn Seed 1 replv — and I heartilv recoinmend it.'* 

Dr. J. V. X. .<T AX DISH, 
{President Park Commission) Calesburg, III. 



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Gold Medals and Golden Opinions 

■ Attest the Superiority of ^^^^^^^^^ 

The "Henderson" Lawn Grass Seed. 

IN SIX WEEKS A LAWN IMITATING OLD SOD. 

" Six weeks after sowing your Lawn Grass Seed, I have a lawn well imitating an old 
established sod. My neighbors, never having seen anything like it before, term it a 
' mirade.' Those who seeded with other seed about the same time have but a few patches of 
infant grass coming up here and there. Thanking you and vour seed for giving me this 
keen satisfaction. I am. etc" FR.ANCJS W. BR.iDV. Flatbush. N, Y. 

OUR LAWNS ARE A PERPETUAL JOY. 
" Thelawns ive have made with your 'Henderson Lawn Grass Seed, arc a perpetual joy." 

Mrs. ELLEN R. BAIRD. 

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THIRTY DAYS FROM SOWING— READY FOR MOWING. 

" The lawn made from your' Henderson ' Lawn Grass Seed has been 
lonounced ' perfect '. flowed a heavy crop on the jnth day from 
..owing and have mowed it every week since. It is a standing advertise- 
ment for your seed ." Rev. C. W. CORTRIGHT, East Oakland. Cat, 

KEEPS GREEN WHEN NEIGHBORING LAWNS ARE BROWN. 

" / wi\h to say that your Lawn Grass Seed will do all you claim fit 
it. My lawn keeping green when my neighbors lawns 7vere burned and 



brown with the drought, 
with the ' Henderson 



Now they are taking my advice and re-seeding 
WILLIAM BURCH. Cortlandl. N. Y. 



THE ADMIRATION OF THE CITY. 

" / must tell you about my lawn from your ' Henderson ' Lawn 
Grass Seed. It has grown beautifully and is very thick, just like an old 
laiun. thoush sown onlv nine weeks ago. It is the admiration of the 
city." J AS. L. .MURPHY. Hagerstown. Md. 



EVERYBODY IS WONDERING. 

" Everybody is wondering how we grew such 
a nice lawn on such very poor ground and in 
such a short time. We simply say: 'He7t- 
derson Lawn Grass Seed and followed direc- 
tions in the bag '." 

P. G. HICKS, 

Keene, N. H. 

IT SURPRISED MYSELF AND NEIGH- 
BORS. 

" You cannot vu y too much in praise of 
your ' Henderst'U ' Lawn Grass Seed. It has 
surprised myself and my neighbors in pro- 
ducing a beautiful lawn on very Poor and 
sandv eround." 

C. L. BROWN. 

Providence, R. I. 

THE FINEST LAWN EVER SEEN. 
" This year under the mn<;t adverse condi- 
tions we .secured one of the finest lawns from 
your seed that I have ever seen with absolutely 
710 water or coddling whatever. This speaks 
well for the vitality of your seed and its ability 
to make growth." 

MT. HERMON SCHOOL. 

Mt. Herman, Mass. 





*' With your ' Henderson 
Sown April zSth, cut May 



THE BEST LAWN IN TOWN 

Grass Seed and advice. I have Ihi 



best lawn in town. 
?3d. The seed is certainly all you represent." 

JOHN B. RICH. 
.y Johnson St., Providence, Mass, 

THE SUCCESS HAS BEEN A SURPRISE. 

■ The success I have had with your ' Henderson ' Lawn Grass, has been a surprise 



to 7ne and to all who have seen my lawn. The 
grass was ready to cut. May jsl. in exactly ./.i 



seed was sown on March igtit. attd the 
davs." 

B. R. WHITNEY, 

Kansas City, Mo, 



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Price of the 'Henderson'' Lawn Grass Seed, delivered free in 
the U.S. (by mail, express or freight, at our option), 30c. per 
qt., $1.00 for 4 qts., $1.75 per pk., $6.00 per bush, of 20 lbs. 

ption of tHe "Henderson" I^aw^n Grass feed see page 3, 




CUSTOMER'S EXPERIENCES WITH 

H endersons -SHADY NOOK" 

LAWN GRASS SEED. 

Ready for the Mower in Six Weeks, 

"The fiitlo'^t'd pholofiraph shtncs II rndt'r son's 'Shady Xottk ' 
grass groii'ffis luxnriaiilly on our dft:s*Uy shaded lawn. 1 1 
was ready jor iht- mower on June \{)ih, just six weeks after 
sowing:' KEUHEN HARM AN, 

Gardener to \V . Coniphell Clark. Esq. 

The Oaks. I^lberon. \. J. 

Flourishes Under Great ^Ims. 

' The I'eslry ha^ authnrized me I" order as eju losed. find- 
ing nothing /»»/ vonr ' shadv Xook ' grass gro7i's under 
nitr great elms." Rer. C. B. PERRY. D.D., 

Cambridge, A'. V. 

Heavily Shaded, hnt Covered with Grass. 

"Every one is siir (^rr^ed at Ihe su.<e^s of your 'Shailv 
Nook ' Crass Seed from the fa, / that our lawn^ieavily shaded 
with large old horse chestnut irees — has now been covered with 
grass." S. R. E. SMITH. 

18 South Lafayette St.. Grand Raf^ids. Mirh. 

Nicest Turf One Could Wish, 

Your ■ Shady Nnnk ' gras^ seed /mv made the bare pla,e'. 
under the apple tree^ ni my Inu k lan-ii . the nicest turf that 
one could li-ish." Mr^. ALBERT E. GRIER. Denver. Colo. 

An I^xpert's Experience* 

" nV are all pleased very well with your ' Shady Nook ' 
seed. We have been enabled bv the use of this mixture lo 
get a good sod underneath large trees." PETER BISSET'f 

Gardener to Mrs. Gardiner G. Hubbard. 

Twin Oaks." Washington. D. C. 

Covered Bare Spots in 31 id summer. 

"On July 15 ice seeded many bare spots under lire lar:ir 
tree-^ with your ' Shady Xook ' Grass Seed. Now in :'..'» da\--< 
of midsummer the spoti are .7<nWv covered ivith beautuul 
green grass, greallv admired bv all.'' D. E. HOWETT 

Forest Hill, Cleveland. Ohio. 

Jnst'fies its Name, 

"Last year you Inrnr-h.-d a Inahel of 'Shady Nook' eras'; 
."^eed. which did unus"<;l!v k'cII i" our yard, where we have 
many oaks and sugar maples " .Mrs. ll'.U. ./. ROBP.RT.SON , 

i h.irloitesville. Va. 



HENDERSON'S 

'SHADY NOOK" 

LAWN GRASS SEED. 

Quickly Covers Bare Spots Under Trees with Beautiful Turf 

in Six Weeks' Time. 

THE BEST GRASS SEED FOR SHADY LAWNS. 

On nearl)- all lawns there are unsightly bare spots under tlie shade of trees, 
which have baffled all efforts to get into grass, but with this mixture there need 
be no further difficulty. It is a combination of fine, dwarf-growing, evergreen 
varieties, which in their wild or natural state are to be found growing in the 
woods or other sheltered and shaded spots. Ground that has been densely 
shaded by trees is frequently " sour." and if the drainage is defective it is 
•apt to be covered with moss and coarse bog grasses. In such cases an applica- 
tion of slaked lime, at the rate of one bushel to each thousand square feet, or 
forty bushels to the acre, is an excellent corrective and sweetener, but the moss 
should be first removed by the use of a sharp rake . 

Where the shade is very dense the grasses are liable to be thinned out during 
the late fall and winter through the ground being kept too wet. An additional 
quantity of Shady Nook Grass Seed should be sown every spring. The extra 
seeding will keep the lawn in good condition during the summer. 

Price. (Delivered Free in the U. S.) 35c. qt., $1.25 for 4 qts.. $2.00 pL, 
$7.00 bushel of 20 lbs. 



•PETER HENDERSON! fit CO. J^EVVYORK— J 



tt 



HENDEKSON'S 

"SUNNY 
SOUTH 

LAWN GRASS SEED. 

Where the grasses of the North 
approach the grasses of the tropics 
there is an irregular belt of terri- 
tory — approximately from South 
Carolina westward (no definite 
line can be drawn on account 
of varying altitudes) where the 
heat and drought of summer 
burn out the favorite lawn grasses 
of the north unless liberally 
watered; and yet sections in 
this belt are subject to some 
freezing weather in winter, which 
excludes the satisfactory use of 
the St. Augustine and Bermuda 
grasses so extensively used for 
lawns in the extreme south and 
in warm semi-arid sections. Con- 
sequently, for localities where 
the above conditions apply our 
" Sunny South " mixture will be 
found thoroughly satisfactory. It 
is a blend of foreign and indige- 
nous grasses naturally adapted to 
withstand heat and drought, and 
also some freezing, and with a 
little attention to sprinkling oc- 
casionally during dry hot weather 
until established, will furnish a 
permanent lawn, green the year 
round. 

Price, delivered free in the V. S.. 
3.5c. qt., $1.2.T tor 4 qts., .12.00 pk., 
$7.00 bush, of 20 Ib^. 

HENDERSON'S 

"Seatside" Lawn Grass Seed 

The Long Roots Penetrate 
the Sand and Live. 

" My small lawn produced from your 
Seaside Grass Seed has been most satts- 
faciory, considering the extremely sandy 
soil:' FRANK H. COLE. . ^' 

Asbury Park, N. J. ^S^"- '^ 




HENDERSON'S 

''SUNNY SOUTH" LAWN GRASS SEED 

PLEASED PATRONS DELIGHT TO TELL ITS PRAISES. 

Saw it and was Convinced. 

" Enclosed you will find money order for 82.00 Jor 
■which send me at once two dollars worlh of your 
"Sunny South " lawn grass seed. Mr. I'orro. of this 
place had some from you a fetv weeks ago and it has done 
so well, I desire to plant some." OSCAR SH ICRRILL, 

Qitincy. Fla. 

Better than Bermuda Gras&. 



Had to Mow it in less than Boiir Weeks 

" I am delighted lo say that the ' Sunny South ' lawn 
grass seed ! ordered from you has not only surprised 
everybody hut myself aho. I hare the preltiesl lawn in 
this to7vn. and I had to mow it ni less than four weeks 
from time "J sowinti." A. F. PORRO, Quiucy, Fla. 

Admired hy All Beholders, 

" I would like to add my testimony lo the excellence of 
your ' Sunny .South ' Grass Seed. It is more than you 
claim for it. M\ lawn is the admiration of alt ." 

Miss I. A. LEKTK, Tarheel, ^\ C. 




" // may interest y<ui to know that your Sunny Soulk 
lawn firass is full and green. I ■ lo..iks far hetier than the 
Bermuda grass." J. T. MURFEK , Tuscaloosa. .\la. 

This Grass Keeps Green in the Sotith Country, 

" My gra-^s. the ' Sunny South.' is Just as fine as can be. althounh J 
should have put more seed on. Will put all the balance of the lawn in 
' Sunnv South ' it having stood the drought better than anv of the 
others / sowed." IV. S. REEFER. Thomasville. Ga. 



HENDERSONS ^-Sp/^SinF 



"LAWN GRASS 
bEED. 

Along our sea coast there are many beautiful summer 
homes and resorts with such sandy saline surroundings 
that a turf of the favorite lawn grasses cannot be pro- 
duced. We have so often made up a mixture of special 
grasses to thrive under these trying conditions that we 
have concluded to offer it for the benefit of others who 
may be having the same " trouble in getting grass to 
grow." We do not claim that our " Sea Side " lawn grass 
will make a lawn equalling in fine velvety texture those 
produced with the " Henderson Lawn Grass Seed." but 
our " Sea Side " mixture will make a good turf of green on 
sand where the finer grasses are not so likely to thrive, 
though of course the sand must be top dressed with not 
less than 2 inches of soil before even our " Sea Side " grass 
seed is sown, to enable the young grass to get a start, after 
which tlic long roots — pecuHar to the varieties we use in 
this mixture — drive down deeply in the sand and remain 
permanently self-sustaining — if attention is given to 
sprinkling during dry weather. 

The lawns surrounding the Manhattan Beach and 
Oriental Hotels illustrated below were made years ago under 
the exact conditions we describe above with our special 
" Sea Side " Lawn Grass mixture, and they still remain 
in beautiful condition, excepting in places where the salt 
spray dashes. Use at the rate of 1 quart for .300 square 
feet; .i bushels per acre. 

Price, delivered free in the U. S., 2.5c. qt., Soc. for 4 qts., 
$1.50 pk., *.5.00 bush. 



Please notice that we DELIVEK FKEE in the U 



S. all LAWN GRASS MIXTURES i'/J.ViJ'^lZZ) 



1_AWIN4 GR^SS 



HENDERSON'S 

^TERRACE SOU' 

LAWN GRASS SEED 

A special mixture of grasses best suited for 
sowing on terraces, railroad embankments 
and side hills — grasses that produce strong 
spreading roots, thus preventing heavy rains 
from washing them out; that will withstand 
drought and exposure, thrive on shallow soils, 
and at the same time produce a rich, velvety 
green turf throughout the season. There need 
be no fear of introducing coarse grasses into 
your lawn by sowing this mixture, for though 
strong-rooted, the grasses are equally as fine 
as those used in the " Henderson " mixture. 

Price, delivered free in the U. S.. 3,5c. qt., $1.2.5 
for 4 qts., $2.00 pk., $7.00 bush, of 20 lbs. 

Terraces Beautiful and Green. 

" 1 have used several bushels of your ' Terrace Sod,' Lawn 
Grass Seed, and it has made our terraces beautiful and green, 
and has bound the soil so firmly that even the excessive rains 
of this summer have not caused a ivashnut." 

ALFRED nOXNELLV, 
Gardener to C. II. Mackey, Est]., Ro^tyn, N. Y. 

It is Always Free From Weeds. 

" Our home a'tracts attention, because Mr. Chatten is an 
architect, and naturally his hotne is criticised. Many persons 
say ' HoiL' do you have such beautiful lawns ' ]Ve' just say, 
Henderson's lawn and terrace mixtures — thcv are always free 
from weeds." Mrs. H. CH.ITTEX. 

Quincy, III 

There Are No Washouts. 

"/ have used your ' Henderson ' La-.cn and Terrace -Soi/ 
grass seeds on the lawns and banks here with most excellent 
effect. It is a great soil hinder." F. J. POyOHOE, 

Gardener to the late M. K.Jessup, Belvoir Terrace, Lenox, Mass. 




Hendersons "T OUGH JURF 



^^ GRASS 

SEED... 




A Blend of Grasses Especially Suited for 

Tennis Courts, Croquet Grounds, Bowling Greens, Etc. 

It quickly forms an INDESTRUCTIBLE TURF . 

SMOOTH, FIRM, ELASTIC, STANDING WEAR AND TEAR OF OUTDOOR GAMES. 
CONSTANTLY GREEN. 

Under congenial conditions it will be ready for mowing four weeks from sowing, and in six 
weeks ready for playing. 

The turf required for outdoor sports must be closely interwoven, firm, elastic, smooth, and 
durable to stand the wear and tear. These requirements are met in Henderson's *' Tough Turf '* 
Mixture, which is composed of native and acclimated foreign fine-leaved, 
fibrous, deep-rooting grasses, that spread and intermingle, the seeds of which are 
blended in the proper proporti<:>ns to form and maintain a tough, matted sward, 
constantly green, even in dry weather. These varieties of grasses being low- 
growing and fine-leaved, require to be sown liberally if a playing turf is desired 
quickly; not less than one quart should be used for ."iOO square feet, or five bushels 
per acre; half that quantity w:ll do for renovatmg. 

Price, delivered free in the U. S , 30c. qt., $1.00 for 4 qts., $1.75 pk., $6.00 bush. 
of 20 lbs. 



>'' TERRAS 
LAWN GRASS' Seed 



For those who have preference for any one variety of Grass, or desire to make up Special Mixtures of their own, we 
can supply finest Kecleaned qualities of the separate Grasses as offered on page 10. 



[■a;asiaLMiiar*nii>: 





H 



ENDERSON'S 



''Golf Course'' Grass Seed Mixtures 



POPs FAIR GREENS AND PUTTING GREENS. 

J'^J' FOK LAYING DOWN NEW COUKSES AND RENOVATING OLD ONES. .>.A> 



THE FINEST COURSES IN AMERICA TO-DAV ARE THOSE ON WHICH 
HENDERSON'S " (iOLF COURSE" GRASS SEEDS HAVE BEEN USED. 
Among which we mention and to which we refer. 

Essex County Country Club N. J. 

Chicago Golf Club III. 

Chevy Chase Country Club D. C. 

St. Andrew's Golf Club N. Y. 

Philadelphia Countr> Club Pa. 

Shinnecock Golf Club N, Y. 

Essex County Club Mass. 

Garden Citv Golf Club N. V. 

Ardsley Golf Club N. Y. 

Tuxedo Golf Club N. Y. 

Portland Golf Club Ore. 

Spokane (jolf Club Wash. 

Royal Montreal Golf Club Ca 



Quebec Golf Club 

Merion Cricket Club 

Westchester Country Club 
Newport Golf Club 
Lakewoud Golf Club 
Century Club 
Knollwood Country Club. 



Can. 
Pa. 
N. V. 
R. I. 
N.J. 
N. V. 
N. Y. 



N. Y. City Public Golf Course N. Y. 

Salisbury Golf Club ^.^. 

Wilmington Country Club Dt'l. 

Homeuood Country Club 111. 

Foxhills Golf Club N. V. 

Mohawk Golf Club N. Y. 

Apawamis Golf Club - - N. Y. 

Lake Placid Golf Club N. Y. 

Richmond Country Club N. Y. 

Westfield Golf Club N. J. 

Cranford Golf Club N. J. 

Ha worth Country Club N. J. 

Hollywood Golf Club N. J. 

" 7 iKsed your seed on the putting greens of the Alleghetiv Co. Club, and it was 
great stuff." WM. COLLINS {Professional) Bay Side, L. L 

" Please send me by express 2 bush. Putting Green Grass Seed. The success we 
had with the last lot zvas quite remarkable.'' A.XDREW MACPHAIL. 

Royal Montreal Golf Club. iMii Peel 5'., .Montreal, Can. 



'GOOD TURF KINDLES A GOLFERS HEART."— Harry Vardon 

We have given much attention to grasses for Golf Courses. When Golf 
first became popular, one of our representatives visited several of the famous 
Scotch Links and found that most of the grasses which formed these Links can 
^ grown here. The mixtures we offer below are largely composed of such varie- 
ties as will thrive here with the addition of several equally fine American 
varieties, and are the result of experiments conducted on our grounds, as well 
as careful watching for several years of the practical results obtained on Golf 
Courses sown with our grass seeds, such as the Golf Courses named, and 
nearly all well-known Courses in the United States, By the use of these Mix- 
tures, and with proper care, the finest Fair Greens anrl Putting Greens in the 
world can be successfully rivalled, and if conditions are fa\orabIe. a good playing 
turf may be secured in eight weeks from time of sowing and lasting indefinitely. 

As an example erf what may be accomplished with Henderson's Golf Course 
Grass Seed we will mention that of the Eagle Nest Golf and Country Club in the 
Adirondack Mountains. On May loth, the ground was bare, having just 
been plowefl and harrowed. It was then sown with our Grass Mixtures, the 
same as offered on this page, and the Course was in first class playing condition 
by July 15th, exactly eight weeks from time of sowing. 

Several members of our establishment are golfers, and we thoroughly under- 
stand the requirements, and will at all times be pleased to correspond with and 
advise Green Committees. 



HENDERSON'S " PUTTING GREEN " GRASS MIXTURE. Price, DE- 
LIVERED FREE IN THE U. S , 35c. qt., $1.25 for 4 qts., $2.00 pk., $7.00 
bush, of 25 lbs. Sow at the rate of 5 bushels per acre. 



HENDERSON'S " FAIR GREEN " GRASS MIXTURE. Price, DELIVERED 
FREE IN THE U. S., per 100 lbs. at 2Sc. lb. Sow 40 to 50 lbs. per acre. 



Besides the Grass Mixtures for Lawns and other purposes offered by us, we shall hi all times be pleased to make up mixtures for Special Requirements and Situations. 

Correspondence in\ited. 



10 



L/\WINJ GR/XSS 





"/ luiu hail _/><•»( you <i( difjcrcul litues mauy hushel^: of II cii !er sou's ' Spfii*'!' Crass 
Set-ii MtxHfie /or use on criikel ^ronjuis. and il has always given excellent satisfa. lion. In 
Laiuren(e uc used it on the Merrimack Cricket grounds, and the course hnd a fion-l name all 
over the Stale. Since } have been connected with the Mohair Cricket Club, in Lmvell, Wf have 
Ksed the same seed with the same result, that our u-icket is considered the best in the Stale. I 
hare reiommeuded \our seed to the Lynn Cricket Club of Lynn. 

jOS. W. H\KklS<.X, LMWrll, Ma>s. 



HENDERSON'S 
Polo, Cricket and Ball Ground 

Grass Seed Mixture. 

This is a special blend of deep-rooting fine-leaved turf- 
forming grasses especially suited for cricket grounds, 
polo grounds, ball grounds, etc. This mixture forms a 
thick, strong, enduring turf that will stand any amount 
I if hard usage without showing wear and tear. It grows 
(|uickly. and if soil and conditions are at all favorable, 
with attention to rolling and mowing, should be ready for 
hard use in S weeks from sowing. The polo grounds at 
Lakewood, Newport, Meadowbrook, Rockaway Hunt, 
Saratoga, and others, were laid with our Special Grass 
Seed. As for cricket and ball grounds on which our grass 
seeds have been used, they are too many to mention. 

Sow .50 to 100 lbs. per acre; the larger quantity if quick 
and very best results are desired. 

PRICE, DELIVERED FREE IN THE U. S., " Special 
Mixture " for Cricket, Polo and Ball Grounds, 30c. per 
lb., per 100 lbs., $25.00. 



HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR RECLEANED GRASS SEEDS. 

For those who have preference for any one variety or for a special purpose or djsire to make up Special Mixtures of their own. 



BERMUDA GRASS. iCyuoiloii Dailyitnt.) X'aluabli- lawn tirass for the extreme South, but docs not thri\-e north of Virginia. . 

CANADA BLUE GRASS. I I'ca Compyessa.) Useful on harci clay and poor gravelly soils; resists drought 

CREEPING BENT GRASS. lAfiroslis Stolonifera.) E.\cellent for lawns and putting greens: succeeds well in most situations. . 

CRESTED DOG'S TAIL. '( viiinurus Cristatu!..) Should enter in moderate quantity in lawn and putting green mixtures 

ENGLISH RYE GRASS, i l.,4ium I'treniie.) For quick results, it makes a good showing within a month 

FESCUE, FINE-LEAVED SHEEP'S. KFcsluca Orina Tnunjnlm.) The finest bladed grass and valuable only for lawns 

HARD, l/w^/?(,,/ l>?iriitsi iita.) A dwarf-growing grass, forming a d4-n.se. fibrous mat. succeeding well in dry situations 
RED OR CREEPING, il-'estitca Rubra.) Forms a close, rich sod. and is valuable in lawn and putting green mixtures 

SHEEP'S. \Fr\l7<>a Orimi.) Short and dense in gniwth. \'aluable for lawns and putting greens 

VARIOUS-LEAVED. {I-'f.\lii,-a Ilr-leropliylla.) N'aluable in lawn mixtures, forms a ckjse rich sod 

MEADOW. \l-csluia l^niroisis.) Of robust growth and useful in permanent mixtures 

ITALIAN RYE GRASS, (l.aluim lliiluum.) For quick one season results; thrives in almost any soil 

KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. Won l-'ruli>isis.) Does best on lime stone soils in the higher altitudes, gradually making a good turt. 
but not the first year. Fancy or double extra clean. Though offered at the standard weight of 14 lbs. per bushel, the natural 

weight of this fani \- seed is 120 to 12.5 lbs. per measured bushel 

RED TOP GRASS, CHOICE. ( Agroslis Vulgaris.) Forms a close sod. thrives on moist clayey .soil and even on slightly acid soils. 

" " " FANCY or extra recleaned seed free from chaff and weighs :i2 lbs. per measured bushel 

RHODE ISLAND BENT GRASS. ( .lgro,((i.< Caaiiia.) Related to the Red Top. but much finer in texture; produces soft velvety turf 

ROUGH STALK MEADOW GRASS. U'oa Tririalis.) Adapted for shaded situations, particularly on damp soils 

SWEET VERNAL, TRUE PERENNIAL. \A>Hhnxanlhum Odoralum.) Emits an agreeable odor when the lawn is mown 

WOOD MEADOW GRASS. i/'.io .\emoralis.) Of early growth, thriving well under trees; makes a fine close sod 
WHITE CLOVER. \liih,lii(m Rifctn.) A hardy perennial of low creeping growth often used m lawn' 



Weight 
per bush. 



:.!.-) lbs. 
14 lbs. 

20 lbs. 

21 lbs. 
24 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
12 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
1 2 lbs. 

14 lbs. 

22 lbs. 

15 Ills. 



14 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
32 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
10 lbs. 
14 lbs. 
(id Ibv 



Per 


Per 


bush. 


lb. 


,50 


1,50 


4.00 


,35 


8 50 


,45 


6.75 


.35 


2.25 


.12 


6 50 


.50 


4,00 


.35 


4,50 


.35 


4 00 


.35 


.-, 23 


40 


10,50 


,50 


2,00 


.12 


6 00 


.45 


2,40 


.18 


i) 50 


32 


6 00 


.45 


7,25 


.,55 


6.. 50 


.70 


10.25 


.75 


2s no 


.50 



Per 
100 lbs. 



140 00 
30 00 
40 00 
30 00 

9 00 
40 00 
30 00 
30 (;0 
30 00 
35 00 
45 . 00 

9.50 



40 00 
16 00 
28 00 
40 00 
50 00 

70,00 
45 00 



We shall be pleased to make Special Prices, where possible, to buyers of large quantities of Grass Seed. Write us. 




PETER HENDERSON «^ CO.. NEW YORK 



11 




Green Lawns the Year Kound in the Semi -Tropical South By Sowing 
Bermuda Grass For the Summer Lawn and English Rye Grass for the Winter Lawn. 



Bermuda Grass Seed. 



BERML^DA GRASS is the most important and valuable grass for lawns in 
the extreme South. A well kept lawn of this grass is a refreshing and beauti- 
ful sight. It is of low creeping habit, roots from the stem joints and forms a 
dense sod. It will grow on almost any soil, thriving best on rich land, but 
will also thrive on poor sandy lanri. In moist climates it will grow in nearly pure 
sand, making a good sand binder and bank holder. It revels in the heat 
and direct rays of the sun, remaining green through the long tropical and 
sub-tropical summers, when any other type of grass adapted for lawns would 
burn out. Although Bermuda Grass is especially adapted for lawn formation 
in the extreme South, and may be grown as far north as Richmond, Va.. and 
St. Louis, without being winter killed, yet the further north it is grown the 
shorter will be its season of green, as the foliage turns brown after the first frost 
and does not " green out " until after frosts cease in spring For this reason 
in sections subject to frosts an associate winter grass, usually English Rye 
Grass, is sown in the fall over the Bermuda Grass lawn after the surface has 
been scarified. These two associate grasses thus furnish a green lawn the 
year round in the Southern States. For law-n purposes sow 6 lbs. of Bermuda 
Grass Seed per acre. It is best sown in the spring, as it germinates best in 
warm weather. Price, of Seed, $1.50 per lb,, 100 lbs. ^a $1.40 per lb. 



English P\ye Grass Seed. 

This most valuahie grass for the North is also particularly useful in sections of 
the South as an associate with Bermuda (irass where tlie latter turns brown in the 
winter. By sowing Rye Grass in the fall right over the Bermuda Grass Sod, 
raking and rolling the seed in a green lawn may be had throughout the winter 
until warm weather again starts the Bermuda Grass into growth, when the 
Rye Grass will die out. The ground must be reseeded with Rye Grass each 
Fall. Rye Grass is of rapid growth coming up in S to 10 days time and soon 
covers the ground with a dense growth of green grass which if kept mown 
forms a fine sward. Sow at the rate of W pounds per acre. 

Price, 12c, per lb.; $9.00 per 100 lbs.; .«L'.25 per bush, of 24 lbs. 
THE METHOD OF A GEORGIA CUSTOMER IN MAINTAINING A GREEN 
LAWN THE YEAR ROUND. 

Gentlemen'. I enclose you the details of my phivi in maintaining a green lawn the 
year round in this climate, xvhere ordinary grasses burn out in summer. The ex- 
periment has been a success in every way, and you may with confidence recommend 
this plan to your Southern customers. 

Area i acre, sowed the Bermuda Grass Seed Jan. '.ilst. Our soil is very light 
with clay subsoil. I put it in good condition, 'plmving in 200 lbs. Cotton Seed Meal 
on the i acre, sowed the Bermuda Grass Seed Jan 'Alst (6 lbs. per acre). Several 
subsequent rollings witli ti light roller had a good effect. On may -ith during a 
rain broadcasted 12 lbs. of Nitrate of Soda over the \ acre with good results. This 
Bermuda Grass gave us a first-class green lawn all summer, it stands mowing and 
cares for no drought, the first frost kills it to the ground. October 2d applied a top 
dressing of rich soil and cotton seed meal and raked in English Rye Grass Seed in 
the proportion of 50 lbs. per acre and rolled the ground The latter grass seed com-^s 
up in eis.ht days, in six weeks it is a mass of green and gives a good lawn all jvintc; 
it dies out in May. leaving the ground clear for the Bermuda Grass, the roots of which 
survive in the ground here through the winter. 




The Hendekson 

Self' Adjusting — Ball-Bearing 

Lawn Mower. 



The revolving knives ar>- 
pear to be put in back- 
wards. Exactly reversed 
to "push cut" mowers. 
Wo have proven our 
"draw cut '* principle 
far better. Read why. 



The King of La\A/n Mowers 

LIGHT RUNNING. NOISELESS—DURABLE -SELF- 
ADJUSTING. TENSION DRAW CUT. ALWAYS SHARP. 

DOES NOT PULL THE GRASS. 
Leaves the Lawn Smooth and Free from Corrugation, 

THE HENDERSON BALL-BEARING LAWN 
MOWER is made without regard to cost — to be the best, 
most durable, and the easiest-working Mower on the 
market, and while the prices are necessarily a little higher 
than those of Mowers simply made to sell, yet in the end 
our Mower will prove much cheaper, aside from annoying 
delays and repairs experienced with cheap Mowers. It is 
superior to all other Mowers in the following respects: the 
axles of the revolving cutter, like the axles of a bicycle, 
work in self-adjusting " ball-bearing '* journal boxes or 
cups, which reduces the friction enormously. The Mower 
Is also built scientilically correct in other respects: The 
"tension drawcut" principle corrects the defect in "push 
cut" Lawn Mowers, and completely reverses the old way 
of cutting the grass. The grass is drawn across the sharp 
edge of the Stationary Knife, which is the cutting knife, 
and is severed most easily. (See illustration). 

It causes the mower to operate much more easily. It 
prevents the mower from " bobbing up " in the rear thus 
ensuring an even cut. The heavier the grass, the closer 
the mower clings to the turf. It makes the mower self 
sharpening; the drawing of the wiper blades across the edge of the stationary knife keeps it 
always sharp and prevents gouging. Where the "push cut" style of mower requires "sharpening" 
adozen times, the Henderson Bali-Bearing "tension drawcut" mower will not need it once. It 
Is strictly a high class Mower, made from the highest quality of iron and steel. The castings art 
lathe-turned and bored, and the journals machine-trimmed, which insures trueness in fitting 
and smoothness in working, with no irregularities to wear off and leave rattle and play. We 
have so simplified the adjustments in our new Ball-Bearing Mower that even those ignorant 
of mechanics will have no trouble in always keeping our Mower in fine cutting order for years 
and the lawn in uninjur<--d condition. 

THE HENDERSON BALL-BEARING MOWER has high drive wheels, large, open five-blade, 
non-clogging cylinder. The spiral of the knives is correctly proportioned to give a continuous 
cu:, leaving the lawn as smooth as if shaved, entirely free from the corrugated surface left 
by other Mowers. The handles are braced and reinforced to prevent twisting and breaking 
when one side of the Mower is held off the ground, and besides the handle is equipped with 
improve<l " grips." which keeps the hands in a natural position, gives more power, and is less 
tiresome than a continued grasp, with wrists twisted, on a horizontal grip. 

GRASS CATCHERS for the Henderson " Ball-Bearing '* Lawn Mowers are of superior 

heavy duck; bottom of galvanized iron that will not sag nor drag on the ground when filled; 
they are quickly attached, removed or dumped. 

PRICES FOR THE HENDERSON BALL-BEARING LAWN MOWERS. 
{Strictly net; no charges /or Packing or cartage.) 

16-ioch cut, $7.50 Grass Catcher Extra, $1.76 

18-inch cut, $8.50 . . Grass Catcher Eitra, $1.85 

Sl-iocb cut, $9.50 Grass Catcher Extra. $2. 00 




CUSTOMERS' REPORTS ABOUT 

THE HENDERSON BALL-BEARING 
LAWN MOWER. 

" Jn^t a line to advise yoii that the IS-tw. Henderson Bait- 
Bearing Lawn Mower received from you a few days ago is superior 
to anv mower I have ever used or seen and 1 am more than pleased 
with h." FRED WILDEY. 

Livingston, N. Y. 

I 16-r'«. Henderson Ball- 
still in perfect order and 
E. T. DENHAM. 

Gloversville, A'. I'. 



" ,4 number of years ago I bought 
Bearing Lawn Mower of you and it is 
does as good work as it ever did." 



" I have used several kinds of lawn mowers during the past 
35 vears hut vour Henderson's Ball Bearing just received is the 
best I ever used." JOSEPH TAYLOR. 

Gardener SI. Frances Hospital. 

142d St., New York City. 

" I bought one of your Henderson Ball-Bearing Lawn Mowers 
several year^ ago. it has been used every season since without any 
repairs and we have a large lawn. It has given good satisfaction. ' 

CHARLES H. YOUNG. 

Tunkhannock, Pa. 

" Your 21-inch Ball-Bearing Lawn Mower more than pleases 
me. and it has so excited the jealousy of my neighbor that he wtshes 
me to order one for him exactly like mine. Please ship it bv. etc.'* 
DR. CHAS. R. SMITH, 

Tioga, Pa. 




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THE HENDERSON EIGHT BLADED 

"Putting Green" Mower. 

SelF-Adjusting Ball Bearings. Close and Smooth Cutting. 

We offer this mower to Golf Clubs as the very best mower ever devised for smooth, close 
work on putting greens. The tension draw cut principle by which the grass is drawn across 
the lower blade and shaved off is a great improvement over the push or gouging out of other 
iawn mowers. The draw cut makes the mower self sharpening. It has an eight-bladed re- 
volving cutter working in ball-bearings and speeded high, thus leaving the cut surface of the 
" green " absolutely free from corrugations, and almost as smooth as a billiard table. The 
knives can be set so low that they will fairly shave the ground if desired; though on a level, 
well rolled green, with close, fine turf, a quarter to a half-inch clip leaves the surface in the 
nicest condition for putting. The aggravation experienced by many golfers after driving off in 
good shape and coming through the fair green equal to Col, Bogey, only to fall down in putting 
on account of the uneven surface of the " green." impresses the victim with the importance of 
having a mower used that will leave the surface as smooth as possible. 

Henderson's " Putting Green " Mower is a thoroughly high-grade machine, carefully built 
of finest material, the knives especially being of finest steel. It runs easy considering the 
number of knives and fine cut. Guaranteed satisfactory. 

Prices {Strictly net: tio charge for packiiig or cartage.) 

16-inch cut SIOOO I Grass Catcher (extra) $1.75 

18- " " 11.00 - - 1.85 

21- " " 12 50 I " " - 2.00 






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"RUNAWAY" 



HIGH- 
WHEEL 



LAWN MOWEK 



A first-class high-wheel lawn mower at a popular price; the four revolving knives (Jrivt 
a continuous cut; made of best materials, easy running and fully warranted. 
Prices (Strictly net: »o charge for boxing or cartage.) 

12-inch cut $4.00 | :20-inch cut S6.0A 

I Metal Bottom Grass Catchers, for any 

I size " Runaway " Mower (extra) .... 1.2ft 

I 



14 
16- 

18- 



4.60 
5.00 
5.50 



"UNIVERSAL" p'rTe' lawn MOWER 

For the benefit of those who want a low-price mower, and for those who have but little 
grass to cut, we offer the best cheap mower made. While the prices are as low as " de« 
partment store " prices, yet this mower will be found much bettor, both in quality of knivee 
and quality of work. 

Prices (Strictly net; no charge fur cartage or packing.) 



10-inch cut. 

12- " " . 

14- " " . 

16- " " . 



$2.75 

. 3.00 

3.25 

. 3.60 



18-inch cut $3.7ft 

Canvas Grass Catcher, for any size 
Universal Mower (.extra) l.OC 



HENDERSON'S 

BORDER AND TERRACE MOWER. 

Especially designed to cut the grass on borders— the narrow strips of sod sometimes 
only a few inches wide — between fiower beds and walks, where a side-wheel mower would 
have one wheel down in the gutter, and in consequence the mower would cut into the sod, 
In our Border Mower a large light cylinder extends the full width of the mower and keeps 
■lie machine level with the surface and does perfect work. This machine is also useful for 
regular lawn work. Ii is very light running, and will give thorough satisfaction. 
Prices {Strictly net; no charge for boxing or cartage.) 

! 0-inch cut $6.00 1 16-inch cut $9.00 

7.00 I IS- " " lO.Ofl 



NA/'e Supply all Leading Lawn Mowers, including 
the following : 



Chain Roller Mower. 


Imperial High Wheel. 


Four-Bladed. 




Four-Bladed. 




Grass 




Grass 


Net Prices. 


Catcher 


Net Prices. 


Catcher 


12-inch cut $10.50 


S1.70 


14-inch cut $8.60 


$1.86 


14- " 11.75 


1.86 


16- " 9.60 


2.00 


16- " 13.00 


2.00 


18- " 10.60 


2.15 


18- " 14.00 


2.16 


20- " 11.60 


2.30 


20- " 16.00 


2.30 


With 5 blades, add ~5c. 




With 6 blttits. add $1.00. 








Pennsylvania 




Philadelphia, Style E. 




IHigh-Wheel 




High-Wheel (10-in.) 




15-inch cut 112.00 


$1.70 


15-inch cut $9.00 ; $1.70 


17- • 13.60 


1.80 


17- " 10.00 


1.80 



19- - 16.00 

21- " 16.60 



1.90 
2.00 



19- " 11.00 

21- ' 13.00 



1.90 
2.00 




HENDERSON S BORDER AND TERRACE MOWER, 



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•PETER HENDERSON A. CO., NEW YORK- 







USED ON THE FINEST PRIVATE 
LAWNS, PARKS, GOLF COURSES 
AND COUNTRY CLUB GROUNDS. 

among which are, 

Dyker Meadow Golf Club, . . N. Y. 

Thousand Island Yacht Club, . N. Y. 

Eagle Nest Country Club, . . N. Y. 

Ottawa Golf Club Can. 

Niagara Golf Club N. Y. 

Misquamicut Golf Club, . . . R. I. 

Westchester Country Club, . . N. Y. 

Chevy Chase Club Md. 

Essex County Country Club, . N. J. 

Ardsley Golf Club, . . . . N. Y. 

Burlingame Country Club, . . Cal. 

Crescent Athletic Club, . . . N. Y. 

Oyster Bay Golf Club, . . . N. Y. 

Ealge Nest Golf Club, . . . N. Y. 

Savannah Golf Club Ga. 

Florida Country Club, . . . Fla. 
Elizabeth Town & Country Club, N. J. 

Sea Cliff Golf Club N. Y. 

Scarsdale Golf Club, . . . . N. Y. 

Newark Athletic Club, . . . N. J. 

Hackensack Golf Club, . . . N. J. 

Mahopac Golf Club N. Y. 

Ekwanock Golf Club, .... Vt. 

and others too numerous to mention. 



^^^ ^^^ Henderson Horse Lawn Mower 



FULLY WARRANTED. 



AND ROLLER COMBINED. 



THE LATEST AND BEST. 



Knives can be raised or lowered instantly. Side draught \applicable to either side) keeps horse off uncut grass. 

THIS is tlie be?t horst'-power mower manufactured, simple in construction, very durable; nothing but the very best 
steel and iron are put in it. It is quickly adjusted to cut high or low. and the arrangement for throwing in and 
out of gear and for raising the knives when passing over stones, rough places or roads is operated from the seat. 
The side draught (applicahle to ei'her side) keeps the horse on the cut grass and prevents trampling down that which is 
to be mown. The revolving knives are " high speeded," making a continuous cut and leaving the surface of the lawn as 
smooth as velvet. These mowers are fitted with a two-section roller and weigh, exclusive of shafts. 30-inch cut, 445 lbs.; 
.i.'j-inch cut. 490 lbs.; 40-in. cut, 540 lbs.; to this may be added the weight of the man if he rides, thereby rolling the lawn 
with a very respi^ctalile weight at the same time it is cutting: or the cutter may be thrown out o( gear by the movement 
of a lever and the machine be used for rolling alone. 

Prices for the HENDERSON HORSE MOWER, complete with seat, shafts and side draught. Strictly net, no 
charge for cartage or boxing. 



HORSE BOUl 





30-in. cut, $60.00 

(Packed weight, with 

shafts, 610 pounds.) 



35-in. cut, $67.00 

{Packed weight, with 

shafts, 660 pounds.) 



40-in. cut, $75.00 

(Packed weight, with 

shafts. 690 pounds.) 



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LEAllIfc-R HOKSE BUOT 



LAWN BOOTS FOR HORSES. 

These prevent the horse's hoofs from cutting and marring 
rhc ?;urface of lawns when the ground is soft or moist. 

Henderson's Improved Leather Horse Boots. 

These are of best quality and will not stretch out of shape 
like cheap boots. The soles are two thickness of best sole 
leather riveted together. These boots strap about the hoof and 
do not chafe nor wear off the hair like tall boots that fasten 
about the leg. In ordering send outline of hoof. Price, per set of 4. $10.00. 

THE GREGG METAL HORSE BOOT. 

The best metal boot, very dural>le being entirely made of steel. It ad- 
justs perfectly to the hoof by front and back screws and overcomes the 

objection to other meta! boots that we are acquainted with which either fasten to the shoe, tending to 
loosen it or pull it off. or else fasten around the hoof by a single ciamp or screw at the back which 
tends to pinch in the frog. The Gregg Boot is made in 5 sizes. In ordering send outline of hoof. 
Price, per set of 4. S9.00. 

THE UNIVERSAL LAWN TRIMMER. 

The latest and best machine that we know of for trimming grass 
close up to the fence or wall, thus reducing hand work with shears 
tu a minimum. It will also be found handy for trimming up around 
trees, under bushes, etc., and in cemeteries it will be a tioon. It cuts 
6 incfies in width. This Lawn Trimmer is a high-grade machine in 
every respect with self-adjusting ball bearings preventing any " end 
play." thus keeping the knives always set, wearing to the same bevel 
and therefore always sharp. The handle being on line with the 
driving wheel overcomes the tendency of the machine to run side- 
wise — so annoying in other machines designed for a similar 
purpose. Price, So.OO. 

THE UTICA LAWN TRIMMER. 

A similar, lower priced machine than the above, and designed for 
the same purpose. Price, $3.50. utila lawn trimmer. 




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T^S APOLLO ROTARY LAWN SWEEPER. 

A thoroughly satisfactory macliine for sweeping the lawn after mowing The sweeper gives you a perfect lawn as soon as the sweep- 
ing is finished instead of looking gray for several days owing to the withered cut grass. If the sweeper and lawn mower are run in 
opposite directions, the lawn will be the same shade of color all over. It 
gathers up and throws into the large collecting box all cut grass, leaves, 
small stones, sticks, etc.; nothing escapes When the box is full it is 
quickly dumped by pulling a cord. It works something like a carpet 
sweeper, having revolving flexible fibre brushes. It can be set low or high, 
as desired. It is simple, strong, and easily pushed by a man or boy, leaving 
the lawn in beautiful condition, clean, bright and green. While essentially 
a lawn sweeper, yet it is equally valuable for sweeping walks, stables, 
warehouses, etc., for which rubber-tired wheels can be supplied at an extra 
cost. Prices, 20-in. sweep, $!?• 00; 2S-in. sweep. $15. OU. 

Xbg Pennsylvania Rotary Lawn Rake. 

This is virtually a revoh'ing lawn comb. ha\'ing flexible steel wire teeth 
instead of fibre brushes as in the Apollo Sweeper ofiered above, the latter 
being a surface sweeper, while the wire teeth of the revolving lawn rake 
go between the blades of grass and comb out all dead grass, crab grass, 
leaves, sticks and other rubbish. It leaves the grass standing upright. 
The action of the three revolving rakes raises up the creeping crab grass 
and other low growing weeds so the lawn mower can cut them before going to 
seed, thus effectually ridding the lawn of annual weeds In other respects 
the operation of the two machines is similar, both having dumpable col- 
lecting boxes, etc. {See cut.) Price, 24-inch machine. Slti.OO. (Weight, 
packed for shipment. 9U lbs.) 




THE .APOLLO L-\WN' SWEEPER 




The "Apollo Special" Sweeper. 

For Golf Greens and Tennis Courts. 



A Veritable Comb and Brush for Grass. 



This machine — a veritable comb and brush for grass — is a necessity for Golf, Country, 
Tennis and Bowling Green clubs — enabling them to put and keep their grass greens, courts 
and lawns in perfect playing condition at a great saving of time, labor and expense. In 
fact the '■ Apollo Special " will do as much work in ten minutes as can be accomplished 
with a rake and broom in one hour — and do it far better. It will remove worm casts, ant 
hills, cut and dead grass, leaves, twigs, stones and all obstructing litter, leaving the turf 
clean, smooth and well groomed. 

The machine is easily pushed by one man and cleans a swath 28 inches wide as fast as 
one can walk. The revolving brush is geared to sweep forward thus throwing all refuse 
into the collecting box, which is quickly dumped by pulling a cord. 

The revolving brush is composed of tufts of flexible wire teeth — followed by tufts of 
fibre bristles, which sweep up what the wire teeth comb out of the grass. The fibre used 
is of palmetto, very durable and not affected by water. 

The ■■ Apollo Special "' although designed particularly for Golf, Greens, etc., is equally 

.-.)., .r.,,.,.-,r- for ^xvfP-in'T '-'■i ■■nff lri',vns Price, SLS.OO. 



THE PENNSYLVANIA ROTARY LAWN RAKE 



HORSE^POWER /<<r^ 

Lawn .^^j^ 

Sweeper. 



A revolving brush in 
front sweeps the sod. 
cleans and throws the 
sweepings backward into 
a large box in the rear. 
This box can be dumped 
without stopping. Sweeps 
40 inches wide. 

The sweeper gives you 
a perfect lawn as soon 
as the sweeping is finished 
instead of looking gray 
for several days owing 
to the withered cut grass. 

If the sweeper and lawn 
mower are run in opposite 
directions, the lawn will 
be the same shade of color 
.all over. Price. $70.00. 




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PETER HENPERSOM 8iCO.,INEW YORK- 





mmmmmm Henderson's "Champion" Sod Cutter, 

THE PLAN!. 1 IP ■' !S * 



^«j THE PLANE] . JR 

" . i' LAWN AND TUKF EDCEH 




The "Planet, Jr." 
Lawn and Turf Edger. 

This little to-:)! trims the turf around the edges 
of the fluwer beds, walks, roads, etc; the revolv- 
ini^ cutter does perfect work, either on a curved 
or straight border, edging accurately at just the 
corrcct angle and at the speed of a mile an hour. 
while the hoe deans the bottom of walk. The 
hi.c ran be removed if desired. It is invaluable 
in >^i\ mg a finished appearance to the lawn. 
W^^'hs JM IJ^.u'^d^. Price, i^ninyjlele. StJ.2,J. 



A horse-power machine for cutting sod in long strips; an important and valuable implement for golf grounds, 
parks and other places which have much sod laying or repairing to do. It cuts the sod of uniform width and thick- 
ness, in any length, so that it is particularly adapted to giving solidity to slopes in cuts and on embankments, 
working equally well on level or uneven surface, cutting both ways with the land, and leaving no sod uncut, being 
light of draft, easily managed, strong, neat and durable. It is the best and cleanest sod-cutting machine in Amer- 
ica. Has a Reversible Knife made of one piece of steel. While one side dulls, the opposite edge is getting sharp- 
ened; cannot get choked. An Adjustable Roller regulates the thickness of the sod from one-half inch to two 
inches; the front roller swings back under the guide-shoe and takes the..ijyeight when the machine is not cutting. 

The guide-shoe can be, changed to either side in a minute; no 
friction or injury to the grass. The knife can be cleaned with- 
out turning over the machine. 

One machine will cut from 30.000 to 40.000 square feet per day, 
doing the work of forty men; the expense saved between cutting 
by hand and with horse power in one day is enough to pay the 
price of our machine. Instructions for operating furnished with 
every machine. Price, .^^o.OO. 

Henderson's Sod Perforator. 

An invaluable tool to aul in renovating bad spots in lawns, 
f^'rass plots, putting greens etc. It is operated like a rammer, 
the lower surface being provided with spikes which puncture 
the sod, leaving small holes into which much of the seed or 
fertilizer drops when broadcasted, thus preventing its being 
Mown or washed away. The holes are filled with soil by the 
hrst rain, which covers the seed so it can germinate. Price, 
SOD PERFORATOR. .■?:'', 0(t. 




Barden's Border Edger. 

This splendid tool trims the over hanging turf while 
the triangular hoe at the same time cleans the edges of 
walk or driveway. It is adjustable to different depths 
of \erge The cutter disc is bolted in a 
st-iti jpar\ position but being round can be 
shittt 1 IS tht_ edge becomes dulled or worn. 
Price, 1(1 JO. 




BAROEN'S BORDER EDGER. 



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The Eureka Tennis Marker. 

A patented device for marking tennis courts, baseball and football IilMs, and is the simplest and 
most efficient marker in existence. It works equally well on dirt or grass and is so designed that an 
absolutely clean cut line is made. Water and slaked lime is used and there are no brushes to clog and 
wear. The marker consist of a galvanized iron tank 
from which a half-inch pipe leads to the marking 
shoe. This shoe trails along on the ground and is 
made with three paths of flow so that the lime is 
evenly distributed. The flow is controlled by a valve 
regulated by a lever. The marker can be operated 
at the speed of a moderately fast walk and about teti 
minutes is a fair estimate for the time required to 
mark a tennis court. When once marked the line- 
may be followed indefinitely and in a sliort time be- 
comes deep and permanent. The Eureka Tennis 
Marker is made throughout of the best materials, 
and with ordinary care will last a life-time, it 
weighs 20 pounds, and about 35 pounds boxed for 
shipment. Price is SlO.OO 



THE EUREKA LAWN MOWER SHARPENER. 



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A new device to attach to th. 
stationary Bar of any mower. 
Sharpens all blades to a keen , 
even, accurate edge in a few min- 



utes. Anyone can attach it to cutting blade. No filing, no work. Simply push the mower, on sidewalk with 
Eureka Sharpener attachedand blades sharpen automatically. Price, 35c.. or by mail. 40c. Specify width of mower 
whether 12 in., 1-i in., 10 in.. 18 in., or 20 in. 




THE EUREKA TENNIS MARKER. 



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The "VelveMawn" 





The "Velvet=Lawn" Seeders for Band and Horse Power. 



Valuable new machines involving new principles. They put the seed IN either 
new ground or old sod. For renewing or thickening the grass and renovating 
bad spots in lawns, tennis courts, putting greens, et::., without replowing, redigging, 
or marring the surface these "Velvet-Lawn'* Seeders are wonderfully efficient. 



Illustrating one of the re- 
volving discs cutting a narrow 
gash in the sod and the boot 
sowing the seed immediately 
behind the gash which is then 
closed by the roller following. 



The Velvet-Lawn Seeders are valuable new machines involving new principles in seeding lawns whereby the seed is put IN 
the ground whether freshly prepared for a new lawn to be laid — or old sod that needs replenishing with out replowing, redigging 
or marring the surface. The seed is evenly distributed, wind or no wind, much or little as may be desired, and at any required 
reasonable depth according to how the machine is adjusted by the operator. The even distribution of the seed and its uniform 
depth insures an even stand of grass — not too thick in some places and too thin in others. The illustration on the left shows 
how the above ^jlaims are accomplished. The revolving steel discs cut a narrow gash or trench in the ground or sod — the seed 
is forced through the " boot " the spout of which directs the seed into the trench when at its deepest immediately under the 
rear of the cutting discs, the roller than follows closing up the gash and of course covering the seed. As each disc, seed spout 
and j-oller work individually they therefore adapt themselves to inequalities of the ground, insuring a perfect stand of grass, 
and the cutting (not tearing) of the old sod in this way has proven beneficial, a sort of a cultivation that relieves its hide bound 
condition. The machines have " force feeds " one to each disc and seed spout — every feed sows an equal amount of seed and 
a guage regulates the quantity sown whether the machines are going fast or slow. The fiow of seed can immediately be shut 
off by moving a lever. 

The seed must grow because it is IN the ground and not on top of it. No seed is wasted. Birds can not get it, rain cannot 
wash it nor wind blow it away. 

THE HAND POWER VELVET-LAWN SEEDER has eight discs with accompanying seed spouts and rollers, these sow two 
inches apart— or a strip 16 inches wide and as fast as a man can walk. It will sow and cross sow an area 30x150 ft. in 30 minutes. 
In new ground (or soft turf) it can be pushed by a man or strong boy, but in old hard sod it may require another person to pull 
by attaching a rope. In addition to sowing grass and clover seeds this machine will drill in such vegetable seeds as onion, radish, 
lettuce, etc. By covering the feed openings in the hopper, the rows may be 2, 4, 6, S. 10, 12, 14 or 16 inches apart. 

Price for Hand Power " Velvet-Lawn " Seeder $15.00 net. 

THE ONE HORSE POWER " VELVET-LAWN " SEEDER has 16 discs with accompanying seed spouts and rollers. These 
sow 'S inches apart or a strip four feet wide. It is very light in draft and can be operated by any boy who can drive a horse. 
It will be found invaluable for seeding large lawns, parks and golf courses — either new ground or renovating old turf, and is equally 
valuable for sowing clover, alfalfa, etc., reseeding new or old meadows and pastures. 

Price for Horse Power "Velvet-Lawn" Seeder equipped with automatic press wheels S50.00 net. 



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PETER HENDERt^OM A CO., NEW YORK 



HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR IRON HAND ROLLERS. 



These are very superior Rollers; the edges are beveled to pre- 
vent marking; the faces are ground smooth so they will not pick 
up and carry lumps of earth; the axles are of steel; the sections 
fit closely and the handles are of our improved design, will not 
break and are counterbalanced so they always keep up from the 
ground, clean and out of the way. 

The 7vt:ighls vhen are mtnal, whidi fact should be taken into con- 
sideration in comparing prices with rollers of manufacturers that run 
15% to 25% less than advertised weights. 

The benefit derived from using a roller on the lawn is inestimal^lf. 
Freezing and thawing causes the ground to heave, and if not firmly 
pressed back with a roller before hot weather, the grass is apt to 
be killed or injured, leaving the lawn full of bare spots. A lawn oii 
which a roller is frequently used is never troubled with moles. 

From 300 lbs. to 500 lbs. is the weight chosen for one-man power 
for average level lawns. Remember that the heavier the roller us(_'d 
on your lawn the finer .sward you will have. 

WEIGHT BOXES {see illustration) can be supplied on any roller 
larger thati number .3. at an extra price according to the size of roller, 
as quoted in column to the right. The weight box weighs abowt 
-50 lbs. and may be loaded with stone or iron to any desired weight 



ROLLE 

WITH -, 

WEfGHTB 















Weight 


No. 


Diam- 


Tola 


Length 


.\..tual 


Xet 


Box 




eter 






Weight 


Prices 


Extra 


1 


15 in. 


15 in. 


in 2 sec. 


1.50 lbs. 


t8.75 




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" 


22 " 


" 3 ' 


200 " 


U 50 





H 


20 in. 


16 '• 


"2 " 


22.") " 


12 50 





4 


" 


20 ' 


■* ■> '■ 


250 - 


14 25 


5 40 


5 


" 


20 " 


" 1 " 


2.50 " 


14,25 


5.40 


6 


" 


24 " 


•• 3 " 


300 " 


16. 50 


5 , 60 


S 


- 


30 " 


" 3 " 


.350 " 


19.75 


5 S5 


i» 


24 in. 


20 " 


u ., . 


400 ■■ 


22. 50 


6 00 


11 


" 


24 • 


" 3 " 


450 " 


25.00 


6 30 


12 


- 


:!0 " 


" 3 " 


500 " 


28 , 00 


6 50 


14 


28 in. 


24 " 


" 3 " 


.500 " 


28,00 


6 , 50 


1.") 


" 


.■)0 " 


« 3 " 


600 " 


33 00 


7 00 


16 


*• 


:S2 " 


. 4 " 


650 ■' 


36 00 


7 25 


17 


" 


:',li " 


" 3 " 


700 ■ 


40 on 


7 50 




Horse- Power Attachment, can be 

applied to any Hand Roller though 
it will only be needed on the heavier 
Rollers, on which it will be found very 
useful, especially for hilly lawn? 

Price, (not including 
Roller), complete with 
whiffletree, $5.."il) 



The Henderson Patent Water Ballast Roller^ 

WEIGHT MAY BE INCREASED OR LIGHTENED AT WILL. 

The advantages of a Roller, the weight of which can be increased or lightened 
t pleasure, can scarcely be over-estimated. Often on light or sandy 
sdil. or on newly-made lawns, or in early spring when the ground is 
niiiist, or after a rainy spell, a lighter weight Roller is a necessity; 
then on thick sward or on hard snil, on walks anil roads, a heavy 
Roller is needed. With a Henderson Water Ballast Roller one 
an secure any weight desired, between minimum and maxi- 
mum, by simply removing a thumb-cap from each end and 
filling the two hollow sections with as much water or sand 
as may be needed, which is easily and quickly done with 
a hose or through a funnel; and the roller is as quickly 
emptied. The inside being heavily galvanized, it will last 
for years. These are perfect Rollers, and do perfect work 
on lawns, tennis courts, golf grounds, roads, walks, etc. 
They are high grade in every respect, being carefully 
manufactured of best materials. They will be found 
practic:^lly noiseless and very durable. The rolling sur- 
faces are very smooth and will not gather grass or .soil; 
the sections fit closely, leaving no mark, and the diameters 
are large, insuring a lighter draft for a given weight than 
is usual with equivalent weight. 

Weighs 300 lbs.; loads with water or sand up to 600 lbs.; 
tracks, 24 inches; diameter of drums, 24 inches; counter- 
balanced handle, stands erect when not in use. Price, $28.00. 

THE HENDERSON PATENT 

WATER BALLAST LAWN ROLLERS. 

FOR ONE HORSE. 

Weighs 900 lbs: loads with water or sand up to 1.500 lbs., or with 
driver and extra weights in box up to about 1.800 lbs.; tracks, Sj feet; 
iliameter of drums. 2S inches. Price, complete with seat, shafts and single- 
tree, SOO.OO. 




^^ABLISHED^ 



l_/^WIM 



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Steel One-Horse Lawn Rollers, 

Especially designed to smooth and keep in perfection 
LAWNS. DRIVES, WALKS AND GROUNDS OF GOLF, TENNIS, ATHLETIC 

AND COUNTRY CLUBS AND GENTLEMEN'S PLACES. 
Ko. 2. 24 in. diam.; tracks o ft.. 5 in.: 2 sections; weight 429 lbs. Price» $30.00. 



Durable, Self-Oiling. Noiseless, 
Light Draught. 



STEEL ONE-HORSE 
ROLLER. 




These Sheet Steel Rollers are the 
Most Popular on the Market. 

Unbreakable rolled sheet steel drums, with steel felloes and channel steel 
spokes; thoroughly riveted and practically indestructible; axle of heavy stiff 
steel with lathe turned ends, working in oil soaked maple bo.xes which are 
recessed below and filled with cotton waste, which when soaked with oil will 
lubricate the journals the whole season, resulting in the lightest draught, smooth- 
est and most noiseless working Roller on the market. The frames and hangers 
of heavy stiff angle iron are securely bolted and the frame so arranged that 
additional weight may be added to suit requirements. 



Steel Two-Horse 
Rollers. 



STEEL TWO-HORSE 
ROLLER. 




(For details of construction see above.) 



No. 16. 24 in. diam.; tracks i ft. 3 sections; weight 552 lbs Price, $32.00 

No. 34, 30 " " " 8 " 3 " " 705 lbs " $40.00 

Price includes double trees and neck yoke. 



Henderson^s Superior Iron Rollers. 

For use on Lawn, Field, Golf Course, Roads, Etc. 
These rollers are of superior quality and finish, having smooth machine 
turned faces, and attractively decorated woodwork. They are the lightest 
draft rollers of equal weight on the market, being perfectly balanced and pulling 
directly from the axle. The weights given are actual, which fact should be 
taken into consideration in comparing prices with rollers of other manufacturer* 
that run 15 to 23 per cent, less than advertised weights. 





Iron One-Horse Rollers. Complete with Weight Box, Shafts and Seat. 
(// scraper is wanted, add S6.00 per roller.) 



Number. 


Diamet 


60 


20 incl 


61 


20 " 


62 


24 • 


63 


24 • 


64 


24 • 


65 


28 ' 


66 


28 


67 


28 


68 


32 


69 


32 



Sections. 



Track. 



Weight. 


Net Price 


950 lbs. 


$.55.00 


1150 " 


64.00 


1200 " 


69.00 


1450 ' 


81.00 


1700 " 


92.00 


1350 - 


77.00 


1650 ■ 


91.00 


1950 ' 


106.00 


2200 - 


123.00 


2600 - 


143.00 



Iron Two-Horse Rollers. 




Prices include weight box seat and tongue. If whiffle trees and neck yoke are 
wanted, add $4.00 per roller; if scraper is wanted, add $6.00 per roller. 



The 

Henderson 

Putting-Green 

Roller. 

A roller especially 
made to meet re- 
quirements in rolling 
and keeping in good 
condition both grass 
and clay " Putting 
Greens." It is used 
and endorsed by the 
green keepers of some 
of the best golf courses in the United States. 

The roller is four feet wide, having four 12-inch sections 10 inches in diameter made of turned rock 
maple, the ends of each section being banded with steel to prevent splitting. The entire face surface iS 
very true, leaving no ridges or indentations on the " green." The width is sufficient to . go over the green 
quickly, keep it level, and the weight. 150 lbs., just right for convenience in handUng by one man and yet 
effective for rolling. It turns readily without scraping the green. This roller is also very useful for 
firming the soil when making up vegetable garden beds both before and after seeding. Price, $16.00. 



Number. 


Diameter. 


Sections. 


Track. 


Weight. 


Price. 


70 


20 inches 




5 feet 


1150 lbs. 


$64.00 


71 


20 " 


6 


6 " 


1300 " 


71.00 


72 


24 « 






1460 - 


81.00 


73 


24 " 


6 


6 " 


1700 - 


92.00 


74 


28 


4 


4 " 


1350 " 


77.00 


75 


28 


5 


5 " 


1650 - 


91.00 


76 


28 


6 


6 " 


1950 - 


106.00 


77 


32 


4 


4 " 


2200 ' 


123.00 


78 


32 






2600 " 


143.00 


79 


32 


6 


6 - 


3000 ■ 


162.00 



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Steven's 
Hand Fertilizer Sower 

For Top-Dressing Lawns 






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HAND FERTILIZEK SOWEK. 

FOR TOP-DRESSING LAWNS, ETC. 

IS YOUK LAWN POOR. WORN OUT AND FULL 
OF BAD SPOTS? 

Then it needs fertilizer — which can be broadcasted on evenly and at any time of the 
year, with our Hand Fertilizer Sower. 

Steven's Hand Fertilizer Sower sows our Lawn Enrichcr. bone meal, wood ashes, 
lime and all kinds of commercial fertilizers, in large or very small quantities. It can 
also be successfully used for fertilizing strawberry beds, and other garden and field 
work; is e.\cellent for sifting wood or coal ashes, sawdust, or dry sand on icy walks; 
will also sow damp sand by removing two blades. 

The hopper is 34 inches long and holds one and a half bushels. Weight of machine 
S-; ponnds. It is well made and nicely painted. Price, >>12.00. 



THE HENDERSON DOUBLE HOPPER Vv^HEELBARROW SEEDER. 



The machine may be 



Sows Grass Seed Mixtures as na/cII as Heavy Seeds or Light Chaffy Seeds. 

This is a superior Seeder. One side of the Seed Box is adapted for all such heavy seeds as clover, timothy 
millet, alfalfa. Hungarian, i tc. The opposite sid. h;indlcs the light chatTy seeds, as Red top. Kentucky Hue. 
Orchard grass, etc., as well as grass seed mi.\tures fur golf, pasture, hay, lawns, etc. 
easily regul.'ited to sow any desired ouantity per acre, sowing it .lucurately and 
evenly the wh^>le length of the hnppcr — 14 feet — and it does nt^t clog up. The 
total weight of the machine is only 40 pounds. The hopper is perfectly ba!ance(l 
and is close to the large wheel — giving greatest force with least exertion, and 
leaving light weight on the operator. Every machine warranted to do good 
work, and of especial value on a windy day. Full directions with each seeder. 
Price, SlO.on. 



The Henderson 

Wheelbarrow 

Seeder 




Cahoon's Improved Broadcast Seed Sower. 




\Vill sow all kinrls of 
grass and grain seeds from 
4 to S acres per hour at a 
common walking gait. 
Heavy seeds such as wheat 
it will throw 40 ft. i20 
ft. each side of the oper- 
ator) ; lighter seeds, of 
course, will not be thrown 
so far. Price. $3..^0. 




)N ■-; BROADCAST SEEDKR 



HAPPY JACK 

SAILOR 
WIND MILL. 

An interesting ini\'(. Itv 
I'lr children. When sf 
up out of doors, the wind 
turns the sailors body 
around and his arms, 
holding oars, revolve in a 
lively manner. It is made 
of wood nicely carved and 
painted blue and white to 
stand the weather. Height 
l.'i inches, oars S inches 
long. Price, Sl.^.'i each. 




The Planet Jr. Bunker and Trap Weeder and Leveler for Golf Courses. 




ntnffira 



This new member of the family has been brought out to meet the demands from the greens keepers of 
various golf courses for a tool with which to keep the sand in the bunkers free from weeds and in good con- 
dition. It is used at the speed of a moderate walk, a forward stroke being made at each step. Admirable as 
a wheel rake and leveler. finishing a strip thirty inches wide at each passage. It has been used extensively 
in England and Scotland and gave such excellent satisfaction that we now offer it here and give below some 
testimonials from courses where it has been used for two years past. A few were sold for the first last 
year in America and proved satisfactory in every respect. Price, $8,00. Packed weight, 32 lbs. 

IT'. J. Travis, Chairman of Green Committee, Garden City Golf Club, Garden City, X. Y ., -ivriies May 3, 1911; 
" / am pleased to say that the Bunker Keeper answers its purpose admirqbly." 

The Secretary of the Walton Heath Golf Club. Waltott-on- the- Hill, England, writes September 21. 1910: 
" The Bunker Keeper has been in use since ive received it. and has been found in every '.cay satisfactory. It does 
its work exceedingly well and as a time-saver is exiellent. Kindly for ivard another at your earliest." 



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.!!np?rted Scotch Chain Harrow. 



FOR SURFACE 
PULVERIZING 
and LEVELLING 




FOR SEED 

COVERING. 

FOR SMOOTHING 
DRIVEWAYS and 
RACE TRACKS. 

The Scotch Chain HL-irrow is being so much sought after for the undermen- 
tioned purposes that we have imported and carry in stock a few of each size to 
prevent delay in filling hurry orders. It is one of the best implements for pul- 
verizing the surface of the soil, levelling and smoothing, and is also splendid for 
covering grass seeds, etc.. being superior to the Brush Harrow for this purpose. 
Used on driveways and race tracks, it smooths the surface, eliminating ruts 
and footprints. It is made of wrought-iron links, as illustrated above, and is 
very durable. 

SIZES AND PRICES. 

One-horse size, 5x6 feet $18.00 

Medium two-horse, 6x75 feet 25.00 

Full two-horse size, 75x7'. feet 3000 

Whiffletrees, and neck yoke, extra. .. 3.25 



The "Henderson" Barrow. 




This barrow is light, strong and durable, has a steel wheel and axle and oil- 
tempered sprinRS. and we do not hesitate to say that it is the best barrow on 
the market and as well painted, striped and varnished ar. a buggy. While its 
carrying capacity is from 300 to 500 pounds, its weight is less than 40 pounds; 
fully warranted to stand the roughest usage. 

The tire being wide makes it rrtore desirable for lawn and garden use and a 
stronger wheel for the pavements. The shoe brace, running from the rear of 
the body to the foot of leg, is a great protection to the leg against breakage, 
and prevents it from sinking into soft ground. The barrov/ is made of selected 
material, and %vill outlast several of the cheaper, heavy, clumsy barrows. 
Weight. 39 pounds; body, 26 inches by 221 inches by 12 inches deep; diameter 
of wheel. 20 inches; width of tire. 1 -' inches. Price, S5.00. 

Regulation Garden Wheel Barrow. 

A superior barrow, handsomely painted and striped; iron leg braces, bolted, 
not screwed on. run under the legs, forming a shoe to slide on, avoiding rack- 
ing the barrow; iron bands shrunk on hubs. No pine used in these barrows. 

Prices, No. 2, boy's size, S3. 00; No. 4, medium size, S4.00; No. 5, large 
size. S-i.OO. 



HENDERSON'S 

Lawn and Leaf Hand Cart. 




Especially adapted for carrying large quantities 
of light material such as cut grass, leaves and Utter; 
the box is deep and flaring — measures at the bottom 
28 inches wide by 48 inches long. 10 inches wider at 
the top; it is 24 inches deep; nicely painted green 
and vermilion, striped and varnished; 30 inch wheels. 
Price. $15.00. 



Wheelbarrow Leaf Rack. 




A handy device for collecting leaves 
and litter. It fits on any wheelbarrow 
with removable sides. It is made of 
galvanized wire bolted to a wooden base; 
capacity about 10 bushels. Price, 
(rack only). S4.50. 



Lawn and Stable Barrow. 



EXTRA LARGE 

and 

EXTRA STRONG 




Our Lawn and Stable Barrow is designed for extra heavy work 
and has a large capacity, adapting it for manure, lawn litter, 
etc.; box 25 inches wide by 32 inches long by 18 inches deep. 
Price, $6.00. 




SURFACE GRADER. 

The Surface Grader is used for re- 
moving the plowed ground from the 
sides of the road. The steel blade 
measures 30 inches long by 15 inches 
wide. Light and handy. Weight, 
60 lbs. 

Price, $10.00. 



STEEL DRAG SCRAPERS. 

These scrapers are made of a single 
sheet of sleel, pressed into the best and 
most practicable shape for working. 
The swivel on the bale allows side 
dumping. Prices: 
No. 1, carries 7 feet of earth... .SS.OO. 

"2. " 5 " " " 7.50 

Runners on bottom 75c. extra. 



LIGHTNING ROAD SCR.A,PER. 



LIGHTNING ROAD SCRAPER. 

A handy light road scrap<T and 
leveler. being easily operated by two 
horses and one man. It has a solid 
steel blade and steel frames and can 
be quickly adjusted for any pitch or 
angle. The blade is 5 feet long by 17 
inches wide. Weight of the machine, 
206 lbs. Price. $35.00. 



ROAD LEVELER. 

For smoothing rough roads of any 
kind. By merely driving once or 
twice over the roads the ridges are 
cut down, the ruts filled up. It will 
pay for its cost in one day's use. 
Has a steel blade 1- inch thick by 
4 X 72 inches. Stamped steel seat. 
Weight. 150 lbs. Price, $16.00. 




The Barrel is raised from the ground carrit^d 
to the place desired, and can be readily disccn- 
nected from or attached to the truck while liarrel 
is either full or empty. We supply as extra at- 
tachments the following: A Box with trunnirns 
and spnnj:^ catch making a very superior dutnping 
Hand-carl. A Sprinkler, invaluable for watermg 
lawns and sprinkling walks. Water is turned 
on and off by hand wheel and ball valve. A Leaf 
Rack, \'ery useful for removing leaves and litttr. 
A " Gem '* Force Pump for spraying, etc. 



Prices.— Truck and barrel. H in. tire $11 .00 

25 " I'i 00 

■.i\ " i;m)o 

Extra liarrel. with trunnirms on 'A UO 

(// truck and trittniions u-tlhnut barrel are wa 



Extra trunnions, per pair 

Hand-cart Box 

Leaf Rack 

Sprinkler Attachment. 



SO .30 

;i 00 
:> 00 



tiled, deiliut%2. 50 from pri-es nf trucks icith barrel.) 



" GEM " FORCE PUMP. 

Clamps to the barrel ; a low-priced 
pump for spraying a few trees, bushes, etc. 
Price, outfit " A " with 5J ft. of I in. hose 
and nozzle, S6.00; outfit " B " same as 
" A " excepting hose is 12^ ft- long, $7.00. 




Fig. A. 

Indispensable for handling iruit , 
garden truck, grain or anything in 
baskets, boxes or kegs. 

Platform hangs low. rides level. 
easil\' loaded and unloaded. 




Holds four milk cans. In great 
demand in the creamery and dairj-; 
low platform saves heavy lifting. 




Fig. c. 

Tilts forward and picks up a barrel 
or heavy article like a warehouse 
truck. Any barrel can be handled. 
Useful for spraying. 



The Butler Steel Hand Cart. 




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The Butler Steel Hand Cart fills the want for a two-wheel cart better than 
any other invention. Its itsefiihtess is unlimited, and is not confined to one 
special purpose. 

It will handle fruit . garden vegetables, grain, leaves, cut grass, trash . 
ensilage, manure, fertilizer, tools, barrels, kegs, boxes, packages, etc. Nothing 
equals its perpetual usefulness about the lawn, yard, stable, farm, dairy, cream- 
ery, garden and orchard. 

Light in weight, great strength and easily handled. If numbers sold is any 
criterion of merit, this is unquestionably the cart of the future. 

DESCRIPTION. 

Wheels. — Steel. 36 inches high. Tires. — Regular. H inch, or 3-inch, 
Width. — Between %vheels, 36 inches; from out to out of hub, 42 inches. Axle 
and all frame parts steel. Will easily sustain a load of ."lOO lbs. Platform. — 
Hard Wood, 2S x 32 inches. Side Boards. — 15 inches high, hard wood, in- 
stantly removable, leaving cart in shape for handling barrels, boxes, milk cans, 
etc. Flaring Hopper.— Sides and ends extend 12 inches above the box. Paint- 
ing. — Body blue, neatly striped; wheels bright carmine. 



PRICES, 
BUTLER STEEL HAND CARTS. 



No. 1. 
No. 2. 
No. 3. 



Plain, without box (Figs. A. B. C) 

With detachable box(Figs. D.E.F) 

With detachable box and Flaring 

Hopper (Fig. G) 



With U- in. Tir 



Price. Weight. 



SS.OO 
10.00 



14.00 



95 lbs. 
125 " 



150 " 



With 3 in. Tire. 



Price. Weight. 



SIO.OO 
12.00 



16.00 



125 lbs. 
155 " 



-Yo/f.— LTnless otherwise ordered, we send 1 \ inch tire wheels. 




Side boards and ends can be put on 
i- taken off in a few moments. Easily 
i.ided as a wheelbarrow. 




Can be turned over and 
dumped without shoveling. 




Flaring Hopper. — Sides and ends 12 
inches liigli, extend upward and out- 
ward from the regular cart box, 
for handling leaves, trash, grass, 
ensilage, manure, etc. Capacity, 13 
cubic feet, or about 11 bushels. 
Showing wheels with 3-inch tires. 



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THE "LITTLE GEM" 



powIk sprinkler. 

For Sprinkling Lawns, Driveways, Gardens, Etc. 
Will spread water 18 feet wide, or the spread may be reduced to any desired 
width down to 1 foot, at the will of the operator; or it can be readily adjusted to 

apply one or two narrow streams at one 
time, directly on to vegetables or other 
plants in rows, thus sprinkling 2 rows at 
one time. It is the only sprinkler adapted 
for spreading liquid manure, as it will not 
'i.i^. The valves are operated from seat, 
each side working in- 
dependently of the 
other. Capacity, 150 
s; tire, 4 ins. 
wide; tracks (outside) 
4 ft. 10 inches. Price, 
without hose. $100.00. 




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SPRAYING OUTFIT 

A convenient outfit for spraying 
garden crops, flowers, shrubs, vine- 
yards, etc. The tank holds about 
2.^ gallons, is firmly fastened to 
a cart narrow 
enough for most 
garden paths. 
The force-pump 
has brass cylin- 
der, to prevent 
corrosion when 
fungicides are 

used. (See cut.) Price, complete, 
cart, pump. 4 ft. discharge hose and 
combination spray and stream nozzle. 
Sl^.OO. Iron extension pipe. 8 feet 
(for tree spraying) fitted to attach to 
nozzle and holts. SI. 50 extra. 

COMPRESSED AIR ATOMIZER AND SPRAYER. 

1 hi m )st pLffecr small hand compressed air sprayer made. Delivers a con- 
tinuous 1 >g-likc spri\ Is fitted with straight and adjustable nozzles making 
a pirfLct under leaf sprayer. In fact spray can be delivered at any angle or 
positi* II disiri-d M ide in solid sheet brass, highly polished; holds 1 quart. 
Price. SJ 00 



Auto Compressed Air Sprayer. 

One of the best spraying contrivances on the market 
and the scandard of all compressed air sprayors. Can be 
used in every variety of spraying. Suitable for all garden 
work, five acres of field crops, a limited number cf trees 
of any size, also will handle whitewash and disinfectants 
in the Poultry house. Capacity aboi-t 4 gallons. Easily 
carried either by handle or shoulder strap. The pump is 
of heavy brass, large diameter. Two or three pumpings 
will empty the tank under high pressure. There are no 
screw connections in the construction of this machine 
and there are no parts likely to require renewing except 
in the ordinary course of long servic. Made with tank 
of either brass or galvanized iron, furnished with Auto- 
pop Nozzle No. 1. 

NET PRICES. 
Auto-sprav No. 1 B, Brass tank with Auto-pop 

Nozzle No. 1 $7.65 

Auto-spray No. ID, Galvanized tank with Auto- 
pop Nozzle No. I.. 5 

Two row attachment for spraying 2 rows at one 

passing 1 

2 ft. Brass Extension 

Brass Elbow for spraying under vines 

Torch , 

Brass Strainer for straining solution 






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Por our complete 
line of Haad and 
Hors e Po w e r 
Sprayinz Appara- 
tus send for our 
Implement Cata' 
logue : 




The *' Henderson 



Hand Bucket Pump. 



This is the best and most durable prTtable hand pump- 
in the market. Working parts are made of solid brass 
with large air-chamber, and is double acting, throwing 
an absolutely continuous stream, either solid or in a fine 
spray as desired. Very light and easily carried, and works 
from any bucket or tub. Just the thing for throwing 
liquid insecticides and fungicides on low trees, shrubs, 
plants, etc., and by altering the nozzle it can be used for 
washing carriages, windows, etc. Price, with 4 feet of 
hose and combination spray and stream nozzle, S4.00;, 
or with extra 7 feet section of hose and pole connection 
for tree spraying. $.5.00. 



The 

Asbestos 

Torch. 

Attach the torch f- 
the end of a pole "t 
suitable length; satu- 
rated with kerosenr 
oil. light and hoji! 
under the caterpillar-, 
nests and pass quicklx 
along the branches aru! 
around the trunk i ^i 
the tree where the ii - 
sects lodge. The hc;.i 
instantly destroys th- 
insects and will in n^ 
way injure the tret 
Price, 2oc. each; cr 
bv mail. .'iOc. 



Woodason's Double Cone Powder Bellows. 

For Dusting Plants with Dry Powders for Insects and Fungus. 
This double cone bellows can be held in any direction without wasting powder, as it regu- 
lates its own supply, and it does not clog up, dusting under the leaves as well as on top. Thf 
best article ever invented for destroving insects in thu conscrvatorv. garden orchard, or fit-Id 
(See cut.) Price, ?3.00. 

Woodason's Single Cone Powder Bellows. 

Price, large size, $2.00; small size (for conservatory and house use). $1.25. 

Woodason's Fluid Vaporizing Bellows. 

For Spraying Plants with Fluid Decoctions for Insects and Fungus. 
This throws a spray asfiriL" as mist . rendering the use <.'f strong solutions perfectly safe on tender 
toliaged plants; it forces the fluids into every crevice, without using half the quantity required 
by syringe or sprinkler. {See cut.) Pricej large size, $2,00. Small size (for house useV $1.50 



AUTO COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER 
SPRAYING LOW TREES 




WOUUASUN S DELLOWS FOR 
roWDKR AND Fl.ri!'. 




HENDERSON'S 

FOUR-ARM LAWN SPRINKLERS 
(with Ball and Basket Attachment). 






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Lawn Sprinklers. 



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A Good Lawn Sprinkler is a necessary 
adjunct to all well-kept lawns and grass plots. 
The water is distributed finely and evenly, 
and by leaving a sprinkler in one position 
long enough the grass can be thoroughly 
saturated, thereby insuring a luxuriant, fresh 
green sward during the hottest summer 
drought. 

All sprinklers art- fitted to attach to the 
regulation \ inch bore garden hose. 



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Henderson's 

4=Arm and 8==Arm 

Lawn Sprinklers. 



It 





The '* Shower" Lawn Sprinkler. 



. This is the best lawn ;^prinkler made 
can be attached to hose and placed any- 
where on the lawn, where it serves the double 
purpose of a beautiful fountain and of thor- 
oughly saturating the grass or garden. The 
water is distributed in fine drops over an 
area of 60 to 100 feet in circumference, 
according to the water pressure. An orna- 
mental standard, about four feet high, is 
surmounted with long perforated arms, which 
revolve, so the beautiful sprays are con- 
stantly changing. 

Prices, 4-arm sprinkler. S3.00; S-arm. $3..jO 
::::::-:..;:.., - . . . . : z z : ^z : : r T:r " ^ BALL aod BASKET. This fits on top of 

the Henderson sprinkler, and the stream 
of water keeps the silvered ball dancing on its summit up in the air. When the 
ball falls the basket catches it, and it rolls into the centre and is again raised by 
the water. Price, $.1.00 extrn. 



^fe 



One of the most satisfactory lawn sprinklers we offer. It is very simple 
— no parts to revolve, squeak, cbg, wear or get out of order. No arms 
to break off. It is a round bo.\ like affair — about 3 inches in diameter 
by 1 inch in depth with a turbine arrangement inside which gives the 
water passing through a swivel causing it to pass through the single 
opening and be distributed over a circular area 25 feet or more in diam- 
eter according to the water pressure. The water descends evenly from 
center to circumference in the form of fine rain. Price, on stand, S2.rill. 
without stand, to be used as a nozzle, $1.2.5, or mailed $1,35, 



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" ; Imre given your ' sliourr ' lawK spih:f:l,-r a Ihorongli lesl. It n 
u-ell named as it more closely imitates a gentle spring shower than any 
other sprinkler I have ever tried, and being simple in construction and 
made of non-corroding material it ought l„ l,nt indefinitely. I am mure 
than pleased with it." 

^•li"«i llhRM.iN W. MEKKEL. 

Chief Forester , 
New Yuri; Zoologiial Park, Neic York, 




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THE NEW COMET LAWN SPRINKLER. 



The ''New Comet" Lawn Sprinkler. 

<- ombines the greatest possible capacity in a Lawn Sprinkler with the 
utmost adjustability and simpUSty. 

The two sprays shown in cut can be set upright, or at any angle and by 
means of a simple device inside the case, they are made to revolve slowly, 
throwing a fine spray over a space from 5 to 25 feet in diameter as desired. 

By removing one of the sprays, a large stream is thrown far beyond the 
possibility of the spray, covering a space from 60 to 75 feet in diameter 
according to the water pressure. As most of the weight (4^ lbs.) is at the 
base, it can be moved about by the hose or cord without shutting off the 
water with no possibility of tipping over. Price, $3.50. 

Directions for Operating the New Comet. 

.1 very small space cat: be cohered willi both sprays set upright. To cover the 
latgest possible space set the elbows at ayi angle o/ 45 degrees, one atmed with a 
spray, and either nothing on the other, or one of the small nozzles. 

The elbows may be set in any direction as they have little if atiy influence 
over their revolnlion. The elbow throwing the straight stream should have an out- 
let as large as possible, and yet not so large but what the water will fall like rain. 



THE SHOWER LAWN bPRINKLER. 



The Ring Lawn Sprinkler. 




and economical. Price, G( 



The simplest 
lawn sprinkler 
made — no re- 
volving parts to 
wear and get 
out of order or 
leak. Easily 
moved abo'it 
the lawn — 
made of pol- 
ished brass — 
light, durable 
or by mail. 70c. 




"Water Witch" 
Lawn Sprinklers. 

An effective device for sprinkling lawns, g;irdfns or 
flower beds. The water flows with unimpeded force, and 
is divided and deflected by the two lips of the swivel 
piece, which it causes to revolve rapidly, scattering the 
water in fine drops and evenly over a circular area of 
23 to 40 feet diameter. It works more satisfactorily 
with a very low pressure of water than any sprinkler we 
know of. 

Price, without stand {i.e., with spur to slick in the 
ground (•;(•*• cjil), 40c. each; by mail, 50c. each. 

Price, with stand {cannot he mailed). $1.00 each. 




W.\TER WITCH L.A,\VN SPRINKLER ON STAND. 



WVTER WITCH L\WN SPRINKLER ON SPUR. 



The Hotchkiss No. 65 
Lawn Sprinkler and Fountain. 

This Combination Lawn Sprinkler and Fountain when 
in operation on the lawn is very attractive. The nickel 
plated arms revolve distributing the water in rain like 
drops over an area 25 feet or more in diameter according 
to the water pressure. In addition to this the central 
oval spray cover causes some of the water to be thrown 
up forming a beautiful umbrella shaped fountain. Price, 
SI. 75 each. 

The Rainbow 
Lawn Sprinkler. 

No ball bearings, nothing to 
WL'ar or rust out. 

Works well under high or low 
pressure, covers the largest area 
with the least water. 

Does not flood the lawn, or 
wash the earth from roots of the 
grass like all sprinklers that throw 
a large volume of water. 

The Rainbow under high pres- 
sure will cover an area of 35 to 40 
ft. diameter. Price, -5c. or by 
mail. 30c. 




RAINBOW 

LAWN SPRINKLER 




The Perfection Lawn Sprinkler. 

One of the best Lawn Sprinklers made. Will last a 
life time with proper care. Made of Brass with no work- 
ing parts to clog up, get out of order or wear. The sled 
runners enable it to be moved from place to place on the 
lawn without shutting off the water. Will spray a 
radius of 30 ft., with ordinary pressure. Price, SI. 25. 

"Columbia" 
Three=Arffl Lawn Sprinkler. 

This fills the want for a low-priced arm Sprinkler; it 
is compactly and strongly made with phosphor-bronze 
bearing, and will cover a space 48 feet in diameter with 
suitable pressure of water. The top and arms are brass, 
nickel plated 



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Henderson's "Siamese" Lawn Sprinkler Attachment. 



using these, several sprinklers can be used at one time. 




"SIAMESE 
ATTACHMES I 



and thoroughly than can possibly be done with a hose nozzle. We found the 
{nviih spur to stick in the ground), offered above, the best sprinkler for the purpose. 
" Siamese " was applied at the end of every twenty-five foot length hose. Price, ' 
hose, 60c., by mail. 70c.; for 1 inch hose, 75c„ by mail. S5c. 



Providing the pressure and 
volume of water are sufficient. 
A three-quarter inch hose and 
thirty to forty pounds pres- 
sure will operate three sprink- 
lers; a forty to fifty pound 
pressure, four sprinklers; with 
one inch hose and a good pres- 
sure, six sprinklers can be 
operated satisfactorily. This 
method of watering is valuable 
for thoroughly saturating large 
areas of lawn or garden, dis- 
tributing the water more evenly 
" Water Witch " Lawn Sprinkler 
One of these sprinklers and the 
Siamese '* Attachment for 'i inch 



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Henderson's "BEST PARA" RUBBER HOSE. 

This is the highest grade of garden hose, being made entirely from New Para 
Rubber, and will outlast cheap hose three times over. We guarantee it to stand 
a 200-pound water pressure, and it will be as resilient in three or four years' 
time as when new. while cheap hose of that age will be hard and rotten. Every 
length of Henderson's " Best Para "" Hose is fitted with the new water-tight 
couplings, without extra rharge. {[Jv^e is furnished only in 25-/eel and oO-feet 
lengths, the stze:i -* and 1 inch refer to the internal diameter of the bore.) 

f-inch bore Para, per 25-foot length S4 50 

i " " " " 50 " '• S , 50 

1 " " " " 25 " - 6 50 

1 - " ■' - 50 " " 12 00 

"STANDARD QUALITY'* RUBBER HOSE. 

This is a grade that is often sold as the " best." It is a good hose and will stand a 
75-pound pressure. Each length is fitted with the regular couplings, without extra 
charge. 

J-inch bore Standard, per 25-foot length $3 25 

I - ■• " " 50 " " 6-00 

I " " " "25 " " 4 50 

1 " ■' " " 5n '■ " . X 50 

"ARMORED" OR WIRE=WOUND HOSE. 

Advised onlj'- for very rocky ground, as it is heavy to pnil around. 

J-inrh bore " Armored " hose, per 25-foot length, with couplings on $4 .00 

=1 " '■ " " " " 50 '■ " " " " 7 . 50 

Spray Pump Discharge Hose, 

Cut any length. 10 ft. up to 50 ft. 
inch bore. 10c oer foot (couplings cs.iT 
25c. set). 



BENT LEG 
HOSE REEL. 



HOSE DRAINING REEL 
AND SPRINKLER. 




HOSE REEL. 

BENT LEG HOSE REEL. 

This IS the best wooden reel made. Not easily 
tipped over. The ratchet prevents unwinding, 
unless it is desired to throw back 
the clutch. 

N'o. A. for 100 ft. of J-in. hose, . S2 2-') 
No. B. for MO ft. of j-in. hose . L' .lO 



"ALL IRON" HOSE REEL. 

-'' Is constructed entirely of iron anil is 
indestructable. It is light in weight, 
frictioniess, and the wheels being high 
make it easily manipulated; a good, 
strong, handsome and convenient reel.jji 

Prices. 
No. 10. 21-in. wheels, holds 100 ft, ..S:i 25 
No. 20. 24-tn " " 150 ft .. 3.50 

No. :i0. :^O.in " " 500 ft . . 5 00 



HOSE DRAINING REEL AND LAWN SPRINKLER. 

The life of hnse is considcraljiy lengthened when regularly a;;i! tliorouj 
cnned. On this new reel hose may be wound in gradually asccnrUng <. 
" that it naturally •^e;t-clrains when placed in the vertical pusitio i shown in 
lie illuscratiim, though when reeling and unreeling the hose the truck is 
laced in a horizontal position. This reel is a'so equipped with a splendid 
iwn sprinkler head, rendering it douMv uspfui. Price. No. 1. for 50 ft., 
'">se. $4.50: No. 2. for lOO-ft.. ^inch hose. S5.00. 

"HOLE^PROOF" HOSE HANGERS. 

Hole-Proof Hose Hangers " drain, dry and protect your hose when in use; 
: reserve it when stored; insure it against holes, cracks and checks; double its life 
md usefulness. Compact. Convenient. Ine.Kpensive. Will not wear out; will double 
pay for itself in one year by adding to the life of your hose. 

Large size, carries 100 

ft. hose. 7.'>c. Small size . j n ftp: g N"-'-'"'*W .,.miij i„ , j ,. ■-*■ T»^V"' 

carries M ft. hose, 60c. ^IgB^ 

Not mailable. 





HOLE-PROOF HOS.E IIA.NGEK. 

BALL AND SOCKET HOSE. 

A most practical and efficient hose holder. 
It may be stuck anywhere and the nozzle 
may be pointed in any direction or at any 
angle, by simply operating one thumb screw, 
which fastens the ball and socket joint. 

Price, 60c. Can not be mailed. 

GEM NOZZLE HOLDER. 

For watering lawn 
and flower beds. Th* 
hose is held firmly ani 
can be adjusted to an\ 
elevation in an 
instant. 25c. 
each; by mail 
35c. 





GEM NOZZLE lUlLMER 



TALL AXD SOCKET NOZZLE 

HOLDER. 



THE COOPER BRASS HOSE MENDER. 

Made of thin brass tui.imv,'; will not nist ur wear out; scarcely dut^reases the flow of water; 
easily applied by any one; simply cut out your bad piece of hose and force the ends of the good 
hose over the mender until they meet in the centre. No other fastening is required; the barbs 
will hold it firm, and no matter what strain is put on the hose it will be as good as new at the 
point mended, and will not leak. Price, for hose with '^-inch bore, 7c. each. 75c. doz.; for hose 
with ^-inch bore. 7c. each. 75c. doz.; for hose with 1-inch bore. Sc. each, S5c, doz. If wanted 
by mail, add 5c. per doz.; at the single price postage free. 

THE KINNEY LIQUID MANURE PUMP. 

For applying liquid manure this pump has no equal. 
Enough labor is often saved in feeding a house of plants 
once to pay for the pump. This pump is also used for 
tempering water to water with, and for drawing water 
out of furnace pits. Being made entirely of brass and 
nickel plated, these pumps are not corroded by chemicals 
and they do not wear out. Remember that the water 
pressure does the pumping and that the flow of liquid 
fertilizer through the hose, diluted about one-half, is 
even and continuous as long as the liquid is reasonably 
clear and there is water pressure behind it 

It will apply from 5 to 15 gallons of liquid fertilizer a 
minute. There is no waste. You screw the pump to the 
faucet, put the end of the suction hose into a barrel or 
tank of clear liquid manure, attach the three-fourths 
inch discharge hose, open the faucet, and go to the end 
of the hose. The liquid manure follows, and will keep 
coming as long as you want it, or until the supply in the 
barrel or tank is exhausted — provided the liquid manure 
is reasonably free from coarse matter which would clog 
the pump. The Kinney Pump weighs only 15 ounces. 
Price, SI 75. or by mail. $2.00. thf ^'INNey pi'MP. 




With stop-cock, spray rose and stream. 
Prices, for I and J-inch hose, $1.00. for 1 in.. 
$1.25; postage. 10c. extra. 



THE " GRADUATING " SPRAY NOZZLE. 




Will throw a coars*,' < 
solid stream . Price, ;; 
70c.; postage extra, 5c. 



ir a tiiif spray or a 
inch. .')0c.; l inch. 



FLORISTS* 



HOSE 



AND GARDENERS' 
SPRINKLER. 

A wide face 
nozzle. The 
holes are 
small and 
numerous so 
that a copi- 
ous yet gentle 
shower is given 
without washing 
or packing the soil. 

Price, for ' inch hose, 3 inch face. S.5c.; 
4 inch face. iSl.lO; post^ij^e, 10c. f-ach extra. 





TREE, SHRUB AND VINE 
IRRIGATOR. 

This deMcc. buned with lid 
even with the ground, near 
trunk of tree, permits water 
to be poured in which works 
out through th';- holes in the 
bulb, thus gradually supplying 
water or liquid manure di- 
rectly to the roots. It is in- 
valuable for trees in paved 
streets. The bulb is 18 inches 
in circumference and is made 
of tough glass that will not 
rust nor corrode. The feeding 
tube. 14 inches long, and Hd 
are made of metal. Price, 
$1.00 each. 




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COMMON SENSE 



WATERING POTS. 
Regular Style, galvanized iron, (i-quart 
7,')C.. S-quart. S.^c; U)-quart. SI. 00 
quart. $1.15; 16-quart. $l.r{5. 

French or Oval-Shaped "Watering Pots. 

Easilv carried in narrow placis. 
6-quart. $2.25; S-quart. $'_'.. '.0; lO-quart. 
$2.75; 12-quart, $3.00. 

" Common Sense *' Watering Pots. 
2-quart. S1.25; 4-quart. SL-'iO; 6-quart. 
$1.75. 

Wotherspoon*s Galvanized Watering Pots. 

With brass fittings and two brass roses. 
one fine and one coarse, with each pot. G- 
quart. $2.00; 8-quart, $2.15; lO-quart. $2.:?5; 

12-quart. $2.75; 16-quart. $1,00 



The best device for attaching hose couplings. Hose straps 
for \ inch hose. 15c. doz.: ? inch hose. 15c. doz.; 1 inch hose, 
20c. doz.; Pliers. 20c, by mail. 35c. pair. 



HUDSON'S HOSE MENDER. 



Practical, simple, perfect. Box oi 
6 tubes. 20 bands and pliers. 75c.; 
or by mail. $1.00. (Give size of hose). 

Tubes. J inch. 3c.: 1 inch, 4c. each: 
Bands. 20c. per doz.; Pliers, 30. , 
by mail. 35c. 



BULL DOG 

HOSE 

CLAMP. 





The best device for attaching hose 
couplings, hose straps for ^ inch hose. 
50c. doz.; -J inch hose. 60c. doz.; 1 
inch hose, SOc. doz. 




THE SHOWER TREE SPRAYER. 

Unsurpassed for all purposes in connection with spraying 
trees, shrubs or fruits. Never clogs, gives the finest and most 
penetrating spray with the least waste of material. Price, $1.25. 



, Instantly attached or disconnected; no 
twisting of the hose, no bruising fingers, 
watertight. (State if wanted to replace old 
couplings or to he attached to Ihem.) Price, 
post-paid, per set two pieces. ^ inch. 40c.; 
$4.00 per doz.; postage extra. 7c. per set. 



HYDRANT SWIVEL. 




Turns in any position, prevents hose from 
kinking. For I inch hose. UOc; by mail. $1.00. 



HOSE REDUCER. 




For connecting hose of 1 inch bore with 
inch (mailed free'i. 35c. 



PLAIN FAUCET HOSE COUPLING. 

This is easily 
attached b y 
tightening 
three screws to 
any \, i or S 
inch plain fau- 
cet. Price, .50c. 
or postpaiii. 
55c. 





GARDENER'S GLOVES. 

For protecting the hands, handling thorny 
plants, etc. Heavy goat, per pair $1.00. 

RUBBER GARDENING GLOVES. 

\VitiT_ uainit,l.-ts. 
Men's sizes. $l.i5; Ladies' size, $1.50. 




GARDENERS' RUBBER APRONS. 

Made of heavy drill, double rubber~coated. black waterproof; size 3 feet 9 inches in 
length by 2 feet 9 inches in width; weigh 2 pounds each. Indispensable for protecting 
the clothes during potting and gardening operations. Price, $1.75 each, or mail'.-d. $2,10. 



LEGQIN=RUBBERS. 

Heavy rubbers with leggin tops of heavy duck, double rubber 
coated, black only. Intended to pull on over the shoes. Very useful 
for protecting the feet and legs when working among damp foliage 
and other garden and farm operations. The men's long leggin- 
riibbers are 33 inches from heel to top with adjustable supporting 
straps through which a waist belt may be run. The men's short 
Leggin-Rubbers are IS inches from heel to top whi""h is drawn to- 
g,^tht'r with a rubber strap for support. In ordering give size of 
shoes worn. 

PRICES: 

Men's Leggin-Rubbers; Long $4.50; Short $3.50 

Youth's " " 3..iO; " 2.50 

Women's Short Leggin-Rubbers - .3.00 

Children's " " - 2.25 




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BASS BROOM WITH SCRAPER HOE. 

For la^ris atui \v;ill<s. It ran 1» 
used to pubh, pull, sweep, chip »»r dig 

12 inch. 4 rows of bristles $0.7.") 

14 *■ 5 " •• t)0 

16 •* n " " I.OO 



ENGLISH BILL HOOK. 




\ery han^iy for trim- 
miGfjc shrul»her\ . hedKfw. etc.. 
where a long-hanrllcd hook tuiiuot 
be uhied. Price, $1.60. 




HENDERSON'S SOD PERFORATOR, 

An invaluable tool to aid in renovating bad KpotK in lawns, grass plots, 
putting greens, etc. It is operated like a rammer, the lower surface being 
lu'dvided witli spikes which puncture the sod. leaving small holes into 
which much of tlie seed or fertilizer drops when broadcasted, thus pre- 
venting its being blown or washed away. The holes are filled with soil by 
the tirst rain, which covers the seed so it can germinate. I'rice, $3.00. 



BRUSH AXE. 




This is an t-xrellent tool for trim- 
ming out underbrush, cutting down 
old hedges, etc. I'rice. handled. $1.10. 



ENGLISH TURFING SPADE. 

For lifting sod 
eveidy, r;ipidly. 
and w i t h o n t 
breaking. $5.00. 




Expanded Metal Rubbish 
Burner. 




A very convenient bas- 
ket like arrangement dur- 
ably made of expanded 
iron, i inch mesh — in 
which may be collected 
ca. ves, rubbish, paper , 
etc , the lid is then shut 
;ind the litter burned in 
the open air with no dan- 
jjer of burning particles 
being blown around. 

Prices. — No. I U in. 
diameter, Hi m. high, in- 
side measurements. $2.")0. 

No. 2. 15 in. diameter, 
I'll in. high, inside measure- 
ments, $2.75. 

No. 3. 16 in, diameter, 
2-i m high, inside measure- 
ments. $;j.uo. 



DANDELION AND PLANTAIN 
SPUD 



A handy tool for cutting dandelions, 
plantain and other weeds out of the 
lawn. Also useful when out botaniz- 
ing. Price. 40c., or by mail, -.'.Sc. 



"HALF MOON*- GRASS AND 
TURF-EDGING KNIFE. 

For trimming the si 
around Imrders r)f walks 
etc. Price, with handle 
60e. each. 



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Lightning Dandelion 
Exterminator. 



A polished brass tube 
li in in diameter and 
three and one half feet 
long with channelled 
steel knife on end to cut 
the root. By means of 
valve and nozzle a few 
drops of gasoline, kero- 
sene or other weed de- 
stroying solution IS ik- 
posi'ted on the cut rout 
destroying it absoluteh'. 
Requires very little prac- 
tice, any one can operate 
it Does not disfigure 
the lawn. One treat 
ment does the business 

To destoy weeds an>! 
grass growing in tlir 
cracks of bnck and 
board walks, remove the 
knife, which is detach- 
able for that purpose. 

Price, $2.50. 




IMPORTED 

ENGLISH RIVETEO-BACK 

GRASS HOOKS. 




Thin, sharp blades, 
strengthened hy a riv- 
eted back, light and 
rapidly handled. 

Small. 45 
Medium oQe 
Large, tJOc. 




Henderson's Adjust- 
able Grass Hook. 

Blade 12 in. lony;; ml 
jubts with sct-stievv ua 
12 in. liantUe t<j iiny 
"hang." ruts better luul 
easier than aiiv otlu-r 
ytyle. Easily shanwnrj. 
I'rice. 50c. 



REVOLVING SOD TRIMMER OR BORDER CUTTER. 



A splendid tool lor 
trim niiuf^ the tn r f 
around the edge.'* ot 
walks and llouer beds. 
A rc"volvi]ig kiut'e enii^ 
bles the work to be done 
with rapidity. 

TO OPERATK :— The for- 
w.ani 1i;lii(I, li.il.liii;:^ the 
t-)ol. should re.^-t ukMinst 
the forwar.i li%- ju.st 
above tlu' kii<-e, iind the 
knee i:.li"iiM a^-ist. in 
pushing ll]ririniTt>i.T(;is 
is soint'times dmie in 
shoveling earth) ; this 
prevents the knil'e from 
cutting in too deep. 



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KNUCKLE SAVER 
GRASS HOOK. 

The handle i*; raised 
Ironi the blade, mak- 
ing It possible to cut 
close without bruising 
or skinning the knuck- 
les. 

Price, TjOc. 




IMPORTED ENGLISH 

RIVETED.BACK 

LAWN 

SCYTHE. 



Lisht and 

thin broad 

lihideM. stren;:;th- 

ed by a riveted 

back. 32 inches, ?]. 50. 

34 inchcB, .t 1,60; 86 

ches, ? 1.7,'i, 38 Inches. ?l So 

.SIYTIIE N.MTIIS OK HANDLES. 

With piitcnt fastening. Price, St *1 ea , 




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GRASS EDGING OR BORDER SHEARS. 

For trimming overhanging grass around edges 
of walks, etc. Price, 9-inch blades. S2.50; or 
with wheel, $3.00. 



"Trowel Shank" Grass Shears. 

Solid steel, of finest quality and temper; 
7-inch blades. The raised, trowel-like handles 
keep the knuckles off the ground and allow 
smoother cutting. 90c. 



HEDGE SHEARS. 




Used for both trimming hedges and cutting 
grass; English manufacture. 

8-inch blades. $1.25; with notch. . .$1 50 

9 " " 1.50; " " 1.75 

10 " " 1.75; " ■' 2.00 

The notch is at the heel of the blades and 

is for cutting small branches. 




AUTOMATIC SELF-CLEANINQ LAWN RAKE. 

A backward motion of the operator will clean all the 
teeth at once, thus avoiding cleaning the teeth with 
the fingers. Made of best hickory. 26-teeth. Sl.OO 
each; ,38 teeth, S1.25 each; 52-teeth, $2.25 each. 




LAWN 
SHEARS. 

For cutting grass 
under shrubs, fen- 
ces, etc. Price, with 
two wheels, 9-inch 
blades. $.3.00. 




The Perfection Mole Trap. 

The best and most complete Mole 
Trap, easy to set and cannot 
' startle " or injure the operator. 
It will catch moles 
when quite deep in 
the ground, and 
there being no pin 
or other obstruc- 
tion projecting in- 
to the run. there 
is nothing to 
frighten or dis- 
turb the mole as it ^ — 
passes, and in doing 
the ground over the 
enough to _spring 




LAWN WEEDERS. 




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so raises 
run " just 
the trigger, 
which must firmly rest oh the soil 
over the " run." The 
points of the pins being 
constantly in the ground, 
it cannot catch or injure 
chickens or other domestic 
animals. Being made of 
metal it cannot warp or 
>;Lt out of order. It can 
he set close to plants with- 
out injming them, and it 
can also be set touching a 
wall fence, etc. 7oc. ea.; 
S7.">0 per do/. 



HEXDERSOX S LIFTING WEEDER. 

HENDERSON'S LIFTING WEEDER. 

A chisel blade cuts off the weeds; 
the trigger holds them so they can be 
pulled out. 60c. each. 



Chisel Blade Weed Cutter. 

Long handled with fuot rest so it 
can be pressed, cutting off roots or 
weeds without marring. Price, 60c. ea. 

Reversible Weed Gouge. 

A very useful I<?i:)l for cutting weeds 
out of lawns. Reversible blade has 
two styles of cutting edges; handle 
42 inches long. Price, 30c. each. 




Reversible Steel Lawn Rake. 




Heavily tinned steel teeth. The arched 
teeth for leaves and litter, and the opposite 
side for fine cut grass. Twentv-four teeth 
closely set in a 21-inch head. Price, oOc. 



ch. 



Wooden Lawn Rake. 




Best selected three bow, 24 teeth var- 
nished head. 40c. each, $4.00per dozen. 



REVERS- 
IBLE 
WEEP I N't; 
COl'CiE. 



SOD LIFTER 




A handy tool for cutting under and lifting sod; 
steel blade; IS-inch shank; D-handle. 
Price, $1.25. 



solid 



GLOBE LAWN LAMP. 

For Either Post or Bracket. 
Improved tubular, can be filled, lighted, reg- 
ulated and extinguished without removing 
globe with the new globe lifter. Number :*> 
burner, li-inch wick. Casts no shadow. Pits 
either bracket or post. One size only, price, 
S5.25. 

IRON BRACKET FOR LAWN LAMP. 



Short or long- 
Japanned, 
black. 
$1.00 each. 





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GREEN TIE TWIST IN TUBES. 

About 200 yards of 
I 'lis specially prepared 
s'.rong. soft pliable twist 
—dyed a permanent 
green — comes in a water- 
proof tube which can 
be carried in the pocket, 
giving out the twist as 
needed without tangle 
or waste. Suitable for 
tving all plants and 
flowers. Price, 25c. per 
tube; $2.50 per doz. 

RAPHIA FOR TYING. 

Price (it! braided plaits, ahnitl one 
pound each), 15c. per lb,. 10 lb. lotri 
and over at 14c. lb.; 100 lbs. and 
over, at 13c. lb.; bale Iocs on appli- 
cation. 



" MANY USE " OIL. 

A splendid lubricator 
for lawn mowers, mowing 
machines, bicycles and the 
bearings and gears of all 
machinery; it never gums. 
It is also a splendid pre- 
ventive of rust when 
applied to the steel sur- 
faces of tools, gun barrels, 
steel spokes, etc. Price, 
4-oz. can, 15c. each; SI. 50 
per dozen cans. Postage, 
5c. per can extra. 




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PETER HENDERSON 8tC0.. INEW YORK- ^ 





Anchor Trtt- Guards. 



Expanded Metal. 



TREE GUARDS. 

Anchor Tree Guard* constructed of No. 8 and No. 9 

stalvanized steel wire, the horizontal wires being locked to 
ihe uprights by the patent "Anchor" clamp. They can- 
not slip. Any one can put the " Anchor " Guard in place 
nod it will last for years. 

Size A. Diameters inches; heighth 5 feet, 8 inches. 
?1. 25 each: S14.00 per doz. 

Size B. 10 inches diameter. 5 feet 8 inches high. 
tt.75each; $18.00 per doz. 

EXPANDED METAL TREE GUARDS. 

Made of two sheets of 2-inch Mesh. Expanded Metal, 
iorming a cylinder 10 inches in diameter and 68 inches 
liiigh. The two parts being bolted securely in place by 
malleable clamps. With this guard the best protection 
trom vandals is given the tree, with good circulation of 
>ight and air. Price, $2,25. 



WIRE CROQUET OR GARDEN BORDER. 




Placed around croquet grounds prevents halls from 
■■oiling beyond limits; placed around flower beds excludes 
'(Sogs, chickens, etc. Galvanized. 2 in, l^in. 

mesh. mesh. 
J2 inches wide. Per bale 150 running feet. .$1.00 SI. 35 

is 150 •' •■ 1.50 2.00 

34 1-50 " •• 2 00 2.70 




Wire Fan Trainer. 



WIRE VINE TRAINERS. 

Steel wire, with round iron frame and border. Green 
ind bronze finish. Made any length required. 



PRICE PER RUNNING FOOT. 



6 inches wide. 
12 " " . 

18 '■ '• . 



. . 26c. I 24 inches wide. . 
, . 35c. 30 " 
. 45c. I 3B " 



55c.. 
65c. 
75c. 



WIRE FAN TRAINERS. 

Steel Wire. Green and bronze finish. 



No. 9. 12 inches high. 

'• 10. 15 

•• 11. 18 

" 12. 24 

■' 13. 30 

•■ 14. 36 

■• 15. 42 

" 16. 48 



$0.25 each 
.30 
.35 
.40 
.55 
.70 
.90 
1.25 



$2.50d. 

3.00 ' 

3.50 ' 

4.00 ' 

5.50 ' 

7.00 ' 

10.00 ■ 

12.50 ' 




WIRE ARCHES l^S^^tl^^i. 

Steel wire, with round iron frame and border. 
Green and bronze finish. Made any size re- 
quired. In ordering, state height in center 
wanted from the ground up and width of passage- 
way. 

PRICE PER RUNNING FOOT. 

6 inches wide. 
12 
18 
24 
30 
36 



.26o 
.35o 
.45c 
.55c 
.66c 
.75c 



Wire Hanging Baskets. 

Green and bronze finish, strong and well niad» 
Tust the thing for decorating piazzas ol summa- 
hotels and suburban residences. 
No. 4. 8 in. diam... 25c. each, $2. 50 doz. 
■■ 5. 10 ■■ ■■ . .30c. ■' 3.00 •• 



ENAMELED IRON EVERLASTING 

SIQNS 



• NO TRESPASSING 



and 



"Kecpoff the Grass*' 

Name plate of 
iron; enameled 
green with white 
letters; size 20 in. 
long by 4 in. 
wide; iron rod 26 
in. long. Will 
last for years. 
Price, $1.50 each; 
$15.00 per doz. 



** No Trespassing." 

Iron enameled 
blue, white let- 
ters. Sign 20x4 
in., four screw 
holes for attach- 
ing to fence, trees 
etc, : no rod. 

Price. $1.25 
each, S13.50 doz. 



WICKET LAWN GUARD. 




A ngid, substantial and omimental guard for bordering ano 
prottiting flowerbeds, walks, etc. The wickets, painted green 
are 15 inches high and are made of two heavy steel wires twisted 
together, leaving a loop through which the next wicket is thrust 
and interlocks; they are easily placed in position by any persor 
to conform to anv desired outline, circular, straight, square, etc 
the heighth is regulated to suit by the distance the wickets aT» 
placed in the ground. It requires 12 wickets to 8 running fee* 

Price, ISc. rach. $2.00 per doz.. S16 00 per 100. 



2 n. H in. Di&oi. 




3j - 
4 " 



33. ROUND 


GREEN 


TAPERING 




Each. 


Per Per 
doz. 100 


4c. 

6c. 

9c. 

12c. 


40c. $2,25 

65c. 4 , .50 

90c. 6 50 

$1.25 9.00 



STAKES, SOUARi; GREEN 
TAPERING. 

Each. Per Per 

doz. 100 

2 feet 3c. 30c. $2.00 

3 " .5c. 55c. 4 00 

4 • 7c. 75c. 5 . 50 

5 " 10c. 90c. 7 00 

6 ' 12c. 1.25 8.50 



DAHLIA STAKES OR POLES. 
ROUND, FANCY TURNED TOPS. 

Each. Per Per 
doz. 100 

2 feet 7c. 55c. $4 00 

3 " 9c. 85c. 6 00 

4 " 12c. $1.25 9 .50 

5 " 15c. 1 ,50 11.00 

6 •■ 18c. 1.75 12.50 



STEEL PLANT STAKES. 

Made of stiff steel wire, double gai 
vanized and practically indestructible 
Tips looped for safety; bottoms A 
shaped for stiffer support. They are 
suitable for roses and similar plants. 

PRICES. 



Length of 

Stake. 


Per 

doz. 


Pel 
100. 


Per 
1000. 


li ft. long 

2 " •• 

I*" ::::;:::: 

4 •• •• 

5 ■■ " . , 


20c. 
25c. 
30c, 
35c. 
40c. 
45c. 


$1.50 
1.75 
1.85 
2.00 
2.25 
2.50 


$12.00 
16.00 
17.00 
18.00 
20.00 
23.00 



31 




Perfection Flower Bed and Lawn Guard. 

Tliis guard is made of huavy galvanized wire, ha\'ing the pickets cxternjnl 
about four inches below the lower caljle for holding the same in the ground, and 
is made to stand 12 or 18 inches in height when set in place. Full rolls contain 
250 feet, but cut lengths will be supplied when desired. 

Price per lineal foot: 12 inches in height H)c. 

IS inches in height Hi. 



Sun Dials 
and Pedestal. 




The figures, etc., are 
of raised metal; diam- 
eter of pliitf 10 in. 

Cast Iron Japanned 
black with gilt figures, 
$1.50. 

Bronze, polished fig- 
ures, etc., S7.50. 

{Prices do not in- 
clude pedestals). 




Sun Dial Pedestal No. 225. 

Hard wood, painted 
white (3 coats). Price, 
without dial. $12.00. 



SUN DIAL PEDKSTAL No. 225. 

Combination 

Plant Tub and 

Stand. 

They are made from quar- 
tered white oak, weathered 
finish, filled and polished. 

Has brass hoops and brass 
which makes them very ; 
looking. 

Height over all 

Depth of tub outside 9| in 

Depth of the inside S^ in 

Top diameter outside 102 in 

Top diameter inside OJ in 

Weight. ^0\ lbs. Price, $7.00. 







If 



handles 
t tractive 



.:iUin. 





COMB 
TION 

AND S 



INA- 
TIB 
TANI> 




■^->-:.-',^/:^^.-^..-^ 



Iron Self Watering Window Boxes. 

These are iiKitle of sheet iron, galvanized and finished on the icUside in green 
enamel. They are very durable, rust proof and positively will not leak. 

The crowning merit of these boxes, however, is the self watering feature. 
This is accomplished by a false bottom below which the water is contained it 
being poured in through a tube in the corner that projects from the rim to the 
bottom. The false bottom has holes in it in which are inserted small sponges 
these absorb the water and it is drawn up by the soil keeping it evenly mnist 
for a week or more before the water requires replenishing, thus the piants do 
not dry out from neglect and thrive and blooiri with unusual luxuriance. 



No. Length 


Height 


Width 


Water 
Capacity 


Price 


1 
4 

10 


2.-! in. 
20 " 
35 • 

41 " 


R in. 

8 " 


»i in, 
9! " 


2J qts. 
4 " 
55 " 

7" " 


$1 75 
2,25 
2 75 
.3 25 




Copper Self Watering Window Boxes. 

Handsomely designed boxes of finished Copper. They possess thij same self 
■atering features as the iron boxes described above, richly effective. 



Xo. 


Length Width 


Height 


Price 


400 
401 
402 


15 Si 
18 SJ 
21 8i 



5 


$5 . 00 or with Feet. S6 . 00 
5 .-)!) " " 6,50 
K 0(1 - - 7 00 



Iron Self Watering Porch Boxes. 

These boxes are made of a hea\'icr grade of iron than the iron w-.ndow boxes 
described above, are finished in the same green enamel, and are wider and 
deeper. Brass eyelets are ranged along the top edges so they may be hunj^; from 
cornice of porch, if desired. 

Many have refrained from installing the old leaky wooden boxes on the porch 
rail on account of the dripping muddy water. Self- Watering porch boxes 
eliminate this annoyance, besides insuring thrifty flowers and vines even during 
hot weather with attention only once a week. 











Water 




No. 


Length 


Height 


Width 


Capacity 


Price 


21 


37 in. 


9 in. 


12 


7 qts. 


S3 , 25 


•JO 


41 " 


9 " 


12 


S " 


3 75 


23 


45 " 


9 " 


12 


9 " 


4 25 


24 


49 " 


9 " 


12 


10 " 


4 75 


25 


53 " 


9 " 


12 


11 •■ 


.-) 25 



Iron wftl'fing Flower Pots. 

These are eiiuipped with self-waturing 
features and are made of heavy galva- 
nized iron, finished in dark green enamel. 
They will not break, leak or wear out. 
The height is same as top diameter. 
Top Diameter. 6 in. Tin. Sin. 9in. lOin. 
Price 30c. 40c. 50c. 60c. 70c. 



Iron wat^iring Hanging Baskets 

Tilt ordinary hanging baskets ar*.' usually an abomin- 
ation when it comes to watering them on account of the 
drip, in consequence they are often allowed to *' dry 
out " to the detriment of the plants. The Iron Self 
Watering Hanging Baskets " never leak a drop " and do 
not need water oftener than once a week, and plants 
thrive in them. 



1 1 Water 
N"o.| Height 1 Width Length Capacity I Price 


S 
10 
12 


6 in. 

7 " 

8 " 


S in. 
10 " 
12 " 


square 
square 
square 


1 qt. 1 $1.25 

1 ;- " 1 1 , 50 

24 " 1 75 



Our prices do not include chain. We will supply a 
strong coppered steel chain for this purpose at 2 J cents per 
foot, with suitable hooks. In ordering chain, measure 
the distance from point of suspension to where you want 
the top of basket and order four times that amount. 




IKON SELl- \VA 



32 



PETER HENDERSOM A CO., NEW YORK- ^^ 





Henderson's Giant Lawn 
Umbrella. 



EiSht feet across. Alternate stripes of bright 
colors. Very showy on a ^reen lawn. 



These piant framed umbrellas are the 
strongest and most durable umbrellas in the 
world. They are not only very useful but 
very attractive on a lawn; they spread 8 
feet. The centre pole is thrust into a large 
hollow iron screw, which is easily turned into 
the ground ; the screw can remain, if desired, 
and the umbrella can be closed and removed 
in a moment. It can be quickly set up in 
any soil with ease. The umbrella has 16 
strong steel ribs covered with heavy cloth, in 
alternate bright colors, usually, red. yellow. 
blue and buff ; the edge is finished with an 
8-inch curtain. Price complete, with ground 
fastenings. $7.50. 



The Comfortable Settee. 

This is the most comtortable seat imagin- 
able; made of narrow strips of selected hard 
wood, varnished; heavy cast-iron legs. 
No. 1.5 ft. long, $9.00; with awnin3...$19.00 
" 2,6 " 10.00; '■ " . . 21.00 

" 4,7 ■' 12.00; " ■' . . 24.00 

MISSION PLANT TUBS. 






uIA-ST LAWN UMBRELLA. 



Park Settee. 

A very popular settee, with varnished 
natural wood seat and back, with painted 
iron work. 

No. 1. 3* ft. long $3.50 

'■ 2, 4* " 4. do 

" 3, 5i " 4.50 



SIZES. 



In!Hje 


Outsld" 


Height 


Price 


12x12 


16x16 


14 


$2 50 


14x14 


18x18 


19 


3 25 


16x16 


20x20 


21 ... 


4 00 


ISxLS 


22x22 


24 


5 .'"ill 


20x20 


24x24 


26 .... 


7 00 



CEDAR SETTEE. 

RUSTIC WORK. 

Cedar Chairs So 00 Cedar Rockers $6.00 

Cedar Settees.— 4 ft..$S.OO; 5 ft.. S9,00; 6 ft., ;tl0.00. 
Cedar Vase.— 16 in. diam., 3} ft. high, $4.50. 
Cedar Stump Tubs. — Similar to the bowl of the vases. 
16 in. diam $2.75 24 in d am $d 00 

Rustic hanging Basket 

Wooden tjuwls. triiiinied with laurel ro ts 



8-in.bo 
9- •■ ■• 

10- " •• 

11." •■ 



Ea. b 


)Z. 


. $0 . 70 $7 


.V) 


.85 9 


M) 


1 , 00 1 1 


III) 


1.15 12 


50 



12-in, br vl 
13- •' • 
15- •' ' 



Fa D z 

$1 35 14 00 

1 50 16 00 

1 75 19 00 




"Columbia" flower 
Tubs. 

Durable cypress staves, held by 
strong steel wire hoops, that can be 
tightened by draw screws connected 
with the handles. Natural wood 
finish. 

^, Diam- Plain, 

No eler Height. each. 

.\. 12 inches. 11 inches SI. 25 

B. l.T •• 14 •■ 1,75 

C. LS ■■ 16 " 2,25 

D. 21 ■■ LS •• 2,75 

E. 24 ■■ 20 " 3.25 




Cedar Tree Tubs. 



Ilea ir n hoops. Drop handles, 
•^er a.h hDoks for carrying poles. 

Ir n 1 Removable perforated bot- 

t 6 Painted green outside and 
tr n ns dt Painted red. if desired, 
at an extra st of 10 per cent. 





Outs de 


Length of 




Nc 


Dian 


Stave. 


Price. 





2- in hes. 


24 inches. 


S6.50 


I 


2o 


22 " 


5.50 


2 


23 


20 •• 


5.0Q 


3 


"1 


18 ■• 


4.50 


4 


is 


16 " 


4.00 





1 


14 •■ 


3.25 


h 


14 


12 •■ 


2.75 


i 


n 


11 " 


2.50 


8 


1 


10 •■ 


2.25 



Indurated Fibre Waterproof 
Saucers. 




Are not porous and therefore do 
not absorb moisture and spoil wood- 
work, tables, etc.. on which plants 
stand. Not breakable. Color, terra 
cotta brown. 





Each. 




Each 


4 inch 


9c. 10 


nch. 


13c. 


5 ■• ... 


10c. 11 




14c. 


6 " .... 


10c. 1-' 




.... 15c. 


7 " .... 


lie. li 




16c. 


S " 


■lie. li 


" 


20c. 


9 " 


•12c. 







Rolling Stands for Heavy Plants. 

A very useful, unbreakable fibre 
arrangement for hoMing. turning or 
moving heavy plants, and preventing 
injury to carpets from drip or damp- 
ness. 



14 


nch diam. 


nn 


3 


IX 






4 


20 






5 


22 






6 



casters. 



■ SO .90 

. 1.00 

• 1.25 

■ 1.50 




ROLLl.Nu ST.\ND. 




QUANTITY REQUIRED. 

For forming a new lawn a 10- pound 
package is sufficient to go over an 
area of 300 square feet, or 1000 to 
1.300 pounds per acre, or a smaller 
quantity for renovating an old lawn. 
Apply broadcast with machine or by 
hand as evenly as possible on a quiet 
day and preferably just before rain. 



Can Be Applied Spring, Summer or Fall. 
NEVER FAILS TO INDUCI3 A LUXURIANT RICH GREEN GROWTH IN A 
FEW WEEKS TIME. 

The constant mowing of grass, and removal of clippings also removes a 
proportion of digested plant food. Therefore if the luxuriance of a lawn is 
to be maintained, it must be top dressed, at least once a year, with suitable 
fertilizer. The Henderson Lawn Enricher is a clt-an and odorless lawn dress- 
ing which never fails in inducing a rapid and rich green growth. It should 
be sown broadcast in the spring or fall, though it can be put on during the sum- 
mer without injury or danger of burning the grass, and a remarkable improve- 
ment will soon be observed. The use of " Henderson Lawn Enricher " en- 
tirely does away with the old practice of top-dressing lawns with stable manure, 
so objectionable on account of unsightlmess, disagreeable odors, and is so 
often f'dl of weed seeds. ^ 



Tree Tanglefoot. 

NO CRAWLING INSECT CAN PASS A BAND 
OF TREE TANGLEFOOT. 

Tree Tanfilcfoot — made by the " Tanglefoot 
Sticky Fly Paper " Manufacturers — is the most 
successful and economical method of keeping 
caterpillars, canker worms, cut worms, ants and 
other climbing insect pests out of trees. Apply 
like soft putty with a paddle — before their worms 
begin to crawl — it will protect the tree if isolated 
— from further ravages of these pests, providing 
the bands are inspected occasionally to see that 
the surface has not become coated with dust or 
the continuity broken by some foreign substance. 
Further than this it is only necessary to renew 
the bands each year to protect the tree per- 
petually. 

Tree Tanglefoot remains sticky in the tree for 
fullv 3 months — during any weather from freez- 
ing to 110° Fahrenheit — does not dry up nor 
drop off — nor is it effected by rain storms. It 
should be applied very early in the spring — before 
the caterpillars commence to crawl — and again 
in the fall if troubled with the Fall Canker worm. 

Quantity Needed. — One pound will be sufficient 
for six-foot band 4 inches wide 1-16 inch thick. 

Price.— 1 lb. can .30c.: .3 lb. can, 8.5c. (// 
by mail postage on above will be 16c. per lb. extras 
The following cannot be mailed; 10 lb. can $2.65; 
20 lb. can, $4.80. 




tm'f^Z WEED DESTROYER 



Destroys Weeds, Moss, Grass, etc., in (jardcn Walks and Carriage Drives. 

It completely destroys all wee<ls. wherever applied, and by its effect on the 
ground prevents the growth of fre?n ones for a year afterwards, thus saving an 
immense amount of labor in hoeing, etc. For brick walks it is a boon. Its ap- 
plication is easy, being in a liquid form and only requiring to be mixed with 
water and applied with a watering can or sprinkling cart. If the ground is 
very dry it should first be sprinkled with clear water, so the Weed Destroyer 
will not* soak away too quickly. Where large weeds and docks are to be de- 
stroyed it is best to mow or chop ofiE the tops first. Full directions for use 
with each package. 

Quart Can. makes -1 to S gallons, suff.cient for 100 sq. ft 

Gallon Can. " 16 to 20 " " " 400 " 

.S-liallon Keg, " 80 to 100 " " " 2000 " 

SO-Uallon Barrels " 800 to 1000 " " " 20000 " 

" Your ' Weed Destroyer ' is a boon to its here with our numerous garden walks 
and carriatie drives to be kept clean and free of weeds. It used to be hoe. hoe, hoe. 
from morning till nijiht. all summer long, but the last two seasons by sprinkling 
the ivalks thoroughly in the spring with your ' Weed Destroyer ' diluted with water, 
it has kept the weeds and moss away and the walks in apple pie order." 

CHAS. McGRATH, Jr., Newton, Mass. 




PRICES— by Express of Freight- 
purchaser paying transit charges: 

.S-pound package $.25 

10- " ■■ 45 

25- " bag l.OO 

SO- " " 1.75 

100- " " 3.00 

200- " " 5.00 

Per ton of 2000 pounds 45 . 00 



"Climax" Lawn Sand. 

A FERTILIZER AND WEED DESTROYER. 

A non-poisonous, dried chemical, which if 
evenly distributed at about 4 ozs. per square yard 
kills weeds by adhering to their broad flat leaves 
but falling to the roots of the grass is absorbed by 
the soil and so fertilizes the fine grasses that a 
permanent growth Quickly covers the portions 
per-i'Ui^lv occiif'u-d by 7i'eeds and moss. 

Grass "dressed with " Climax " Lawn Sand is 
thicker in growth, finer in texture and richer in 
color. It is marvelous how quickly the grass 
responds and how lasting the improvement. It 
is used and recommended by leading golf, tennis, 
bowling and cricket clubs, public parks and 
private gardeners. 

Price, 7 lbs., 75c.; will dress about 25 square 
yards- 14 lbs., .tl.25; 28 lbs., .$2.00; 56 lbs.. 
43.50: 1 cwt. $6.00. 

BEECHCREOT. 

A wood preserving tree p.iint prepared from 
beechwood creosote and other substances. It 
kills fungus and is shunned by borers and other 
insects. It prevents decay in the portions of 
trees injured by storm torn limbs and applied 
after pruning it prevents bleeding. One gallon 
applied with a brush covers about 300 square 
feet. Price, 40c, per quart, $L25 per gal. 



.40 

1.15 

5.00 

38.00 



Quickly eliminates Fish, Angle or Earth Worms from Infested Lawns, Putting 
Greens, etc. 

This preparation, a non-poisonous powder, is not injurious to animals, birds, 
nor vegetation; in fact it has a beneficial and stimulating effect on grass. It 
is wonderfully efficacious where properly used in inducing earth worms to im- 
mediately come to the surface and die. thus removing the cause of unsightly 
worm casts and barl spots in the lawn. For " Putting Greens " thus infected 
it is invaluable, enahUng the surface to be kept level, smooth and true without 
the expense and trouble of daily brushing and rolling. The green keepers of 
many golf clubs, both in Great Britain and America, use it extensively and 
attest its worth. 

Quantity Required. — Half a pound per square yard: full directions with every 
order Price, 1 lb , 1,'ic. (postage l:'c. per pound extra); 5 lbs., HDc; 10 lbs., 
$1.00; 25-lb. bag. $2.00; 5U-lb. bag, $3.50, lUO-lb. bag, .$6.00; per ton, apply. 

" Our experience with Carter's Worm Killer has been very successful It not 
only kills the worms, but saves the expense of ' brushing ' the greens. We recom- 
mend it very heartily." 

F. H. HOYT, (.Chairman Green Com.) Allston Golf Club. Allston, Mass. 



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